the dome of Frederiks Church in Copenhagen
Denmark, Europe

The Best Things to Do in Copenhagen • Hygge Happiness in the City

Copenhagen is a dreamy city, filled with green spaces galore, hygge coziness for the damper days, and a motley collection of Scandi-cool Danish hipsters. Having revisited countless times and through just about every one of the seasons, I can vouch for the fact that there's no shortage of things to do in Copenhagen. This site… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Copenhagen • Hygge Happiness in the City

La Jaira traditional restaurant in Puerto del Rosario
Europe, Spain

Fuerteventura Cruise Port • Discovering Puerto Del Rosario

Believe it or not, there are very few cruise ports around the world where you can just roll off the ship and walk directly to the beach in mere minutes. (Trust me pals, I've been sailing for a while.) Fuerteventura cruise port is one of the few, and combined with its year-round lovely temperatures, this… Continue reading Fuerteventura Cruise Port • Discovering Puerto Del Rosario

Weymouth seafront hotels
England, Europe, UK

One Day in Weymouth • Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Percy Pigs

It's funny when you go on a world cruise and your first stop is England, isn't it? Well. If you're originally from England, that is. Suffice to say, that my one day in Weymouth wasn't quite the tourist extravaganza you might expect. (Especially not in the dead of winter.) And yet- I did love every… Continue reading One Day in Weymouth • Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Percy Pigs

view of the auditorium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Canary Islands, Europe, Spain

Gran Canaria Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide

Gran Canaria cruise port is a stop on just about every Canary Islands cruise itinerary, partly because the port is so bloomin' large, and partly because of its direct flight connections to mainland Europe. There's also no shortage of things to do within the immediate vicinity of the harbour, so whether you're after a beach… Continue reading Gran Canaria Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide

purple flowers on a misty day near Santa Cruz de la Palma cruise port
Canary Islands, Europe, Spain

Santa Cruz de La Palma Cruise Port • The Real Isla Bonita

A charcoal-coloured sandy beach, rows of houses with carved wooden balconies, and a curious obsession with a dwarf in a tricorn hat make Santa Cruz de la Palma cruise port an intriguing stop in Spain’s Canary Islands. This city (which is more like a town) is a true hidden gem. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Santa Cruz de La Palma Cruise Port • The Real Isla Bonita

plants for sale on a street corner in Barcelona
Europe, Spain

Summer in Barcelona • A Photo Diary

Summer in Barcelona stinks. Sorry to say it, but it's true. Nothing quite prepares you for the sensation of strolling down a glorious gothic alleyway, past abstract, kaleidoscopic facades, only to be slapped square in the face with the overwhelming stench of urine and bins. Still, there's no denying that these streets are magical. Surreal,… Continue reading Summer in Barcelona • A Photo Diary

teenagers by the maze in the labyrinth park of horta
Europe, Spain

Barcelona’s Magical Labyrinth • Amazing Mazes

Sitting pretty on the outskirts of Barcelona is a magical labyrinth hidden in a peaceful public garden. When you want to get away from the crowds, a trip to the Parc del Laberint d'Horta is the ideal place to head to. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no… Continue reading Barcelona’s Magical Labyrinth • Amazing Mazes

through the open window on Barcelona port cable car
Europe, Spain

Barcelona’s Port Cable Car • Views for Days

A ride on Barcelona port cable car- aka the Telefèric del Port- is a downright wonderful way to see the city skyline and the stunning Mediterranean Sea that borders it. Here's everything you need to know. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the reader. There… Continue reading Barcelona’s Port Cable Car • Views for Days

sandy beach in Barcelona
Europe, Spain

Getting Lost in La Barceloneta • Barcelona’s Beach Barrio

Barcelona's city beach is a breath of fresh air compared to the overcrowded central vein of La Rambla. Visitors to the Catalan capital increasingly arrive with checklists of sights to see, leaving with near identical photos from the same viewpoints. And though you might be tempted to search for a checklist of things to do… Continue reading Getting Lost in La Barceloneta • Barcelona’s Beach Barrio