I spent last spring and summer visiting Gothenburg port, on the west coast of Sweden, a lot. In fact, I'd estimate that we visited the Swedish city somewhere between twenty and thirty times during my six months on board the AIDAMar. However, being crew on a cruise ship comes with its downsides- and in all… Continue reading Gothenburg Port, Sweden. Otherwise Known as ‘The Volvo Museum’
Is Greece safe for solo female travellers? My own personal experience is that without a shadow of a doubt, Greece is very, very safe. In fact, it's one of my favourite countries to visit alone. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you.… Continue reading Is Greece safe for solo female travellers?
Mediterranean Riviera? Delightful. Croatian Riviera? Glorious. To the Brits, even the English Riviera (that's down on the south west coast, in Devon), is a joy to spend a summer in. But there's not many who would leap at the chance to visit the German Riviera, on the Baltic coast of Germany, because let's face it:… Continue reading Warnemünde Germany • Beach Days on the German Riviera
The hodgepodge of whitewashed stone houses and blue-domed churches looks like it's been peeled straight off of a postcard. Moulded into, and out of the cliffside, balancing in layers above the vivid sea and connected by a web of smooth marble footpaths. If you're tempted to just take a few glamorous snaps in front of… Continue reading What to do in Oía • The crown of Santorini
Dazzling sunshine reflects off of whitewashed houses, donkeys clatter up and down winding alleyways, and the seemingly infinite indigo sea twinkles far below. Santorini's capital city may be teeny-weeny (and often completely tourist-swamped, as well as sun-drenched), but it's so very worth exploring, especially in springtime or early autumn. Here are the very best things… Continue reading Fabulous Fira • The Best Things to Do in Fira, Santorini
That time I stumbled upon Semana Santa in Spain. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Cádiz is not one of those places you hear very much about, despite its location in Andalucía, one of Spain's most popular destinations for visitors. More… Continue reading Semana Santa in Spain • One Day in Cádiz
We arrived by ferry from Split on a late afternoon in September. Old stone houses and towers stand proudly around the little harbour, which was scattered with sailing boats and yachts, their peaceful bobbing disturbed by the arrival of the ferry and its flood of cars and people. It was nearing the end of the… Continue reading Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia
As someone who grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Eastbourne, you think I'd have realised it sooner: this town is beaut! Ever since its beginnings as a Victorian seaside resort, people have been flocking to Eastbourne in droves- it's all that sea air, you see. Good for the lungs. And with the popularity of… Continue reading Things to do in Eastbourne: A Staycation Guide to the Sunshine Coast
Stiniva Cove is a stunningly pretty beach on the Croatian island of Vis. It’s not easy to reach, but that’s what makes a visit to Stiniva even more special- and rewarding. Here’s how to get to Stiniva Cove, officially one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small… Continue reading Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches
The quirky neighbourhood of Sankt Pauli is one of the best areas to eat in the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany. Independent, locally-owned restaurants line the streets, all full of character and some downright delicious taste sensations. Here are my favourite St Pauli restaurants for when you’re in the area and feeling peckish. *This site… Continue reading St Pauli Restaurants • The best places to eat in Hamburg’s quirkiest neighbourhood
