Perhaps you've seen the staircase of the Queen's House in Greenwich already. If you're on instagram, and you're interested in exploring the hidden gems of London, it's highly likely. Because this spiral staircase with its wrought-iron blue tulip bannister, known as the Tulip Stairs, is a true beauty. And not only is this royal house… Continue reading Queen’s House Greenwich • Ships and spiral staircases in Greenwich Park
The Greek island of Rhodes is a wonderfully pink kind of a place. As I sat in the taxi from the airport to the village of Archangelos, the sky was blushing with a rosy glow- which tinted the landscape with the same warm blush. Along the roadside and up into the dry hills were pops… Continue reading 3 Days in Rhodes • Solo Travel in Greece
It's no wonder they call Mallorca the 'gem of the Mediterranean.' This Spanish island is an absolute stunner. Whether you want to meander through the winding alleyways of Palma, head to one of the beautiful beaches to swim in crystal clear water, or head further into the luscious Mallorcan countryside, Palma de Mallorca cruise port… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port • Docking in the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’
I'll be frank: a South England road trip during the Autumn meant that the weather was completely unpredictable. (When is the weather in England not unpredictable?) But there's something about the turning of the seasons from summer to fall that evokes all the atmospheric spirit of a Jane Eyre novel, particularly down south. It's not… Continue reading A South England Road Trip in Autumn
We arrived in Vis Town one afternoon in late September, after a road trip along the mountainous coastline of Croatia and a ferry crossing from the city of Split. The journey from the mainland only lasted a couple of hours, but after a long day in the car the muscles were starting to ache. We… Continue reading Vis Town, Croatia • Livin’ la vida local on Dalmatia’s quietest island
Eidfjord Norway cruise port isn't the busiest or most well-known of stops on a Norwegian fjords cruise. But the sleepy village atmosphere, coupled with the beautiful variety of hiking paths along rivers, around wild mountains and through wide open fields, ensured that Eidfjord very quickly became my favourite stopping point. And guys, let me tell… Continue reading Eidfjord Norway Cruise Port • A guide to my favourite stop in all the fjords
Plenty of tourists arrive in Santorini for a slice of the luxury lifestyle; the island is full of cave hotels with private hot tubs and views to die for. But others want a bit more activity on their holidays. And that is where hiking in Santorini comes in. The Cyclades' most famous island is actually… Continue reading Hiking in Santorini • The Best Hikes on the Island
Every time I arrive in Sweden it's just in time for a different annual food-based event. Either I can detect food from all the way back in England (it's possible) or there are continually food-based events occurring here. In any case, here is a quick run-down of what to eat in Sweden, featuring all the Scandinavian… Continue reading What to Eat in Sweden • The Good, the Bad and the Smelly
The first time we docked in Olden, Norway, was on the 1st of May. The expanse of water in the fjord was perfectly still, and far wider than the other fjords we'd sailed through. There was snow not just on the tops of the mountainous backdrop, but also creeping down the slopes into the fields.… Continue reading Olden, Norway • Snow on Mayday
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’
