a double room in Josephine's Guesthouse Zurich hotel
Europe, Reviews, Switzerland

Josephine’s Guesthouse, a Unique Zürich Hotel for Women • Hotel Review

In the bustling Swiss capital of Zürich, Josephine's Guesthouse is the ideal place for solo female travellers to stay. Looking for a hotel with more privacy than a hostel, but more affordable than, well, the rest of Zürich? I've found the spot, pals. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission… Continue reading Josephine’s Guesthouse, a Unique Zürich Hotel for Women • Hotel Review

yellow tea cup with Japanese biscuits
Asia, Japan, Reviews

Sakuraco Review • Bringing Japan to My Home with a Japanese Snack Box • Sakuraco Review

Sakuraco review: because if you can't get to Japan, get Japan to come to you! Regular readers of this blog may or may not remember, that in 2020 I was planning on travelling to Japan during one of my breaks from work. Of course, we all know what actually happened that year, and lo and… Continue reading Sakuraco Review • Bringing Japan to My Home with a Japanese Snack Box • Sakuraco Review

the bedroom of Hotel Emblematico Hi Suites Tenerife
Europe, Reviews, Spain

Hi Suites Hotel Emblemático Review • Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Boutique Bolthole

For many a globetrotter, the island of Tenerife probably conjures up images of package holidays, English fry-ups in beach-front cafes, and incredibly sunburnt Germans. I get it. But this island has plenty more to offer: cultural gems, beautiful beaches, pine-forested mountains, and absolutely mouthwatering food are all waiting to be uncovered. And with a stay… Continue reading Hi Suites Hotel Emblemático Review • Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Boutique Bolthole

Gatwick Airport hotels
England, Europe, Reviews, UK

Gatwick Airport Hotels – Staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air

There are plenty of choices when looking for Gatwick Airport hotels. But the novelty of staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air (plus the fact that it's affordable and located inside Gatwick's South Terminal), mean that this is my top choice when I need to book a stay at the airport.  Back in the day,… Continue reading Gatwick Airport Hotels – Staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air

room key of the Annabelle Hotel Cyprus
Cyprus, Europe, Reviews

The Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus • Hotel Review

The five star Annabelle Hotel in Cyprus is a truly beautiful hotel. I would previously never have put the words 'elegant' and 'Paphos' in the same sentence, but the Annabelle is stunning and the city of Paphos really surprised me. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost… Continue reading The Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus • Hotel Review

hostel with a pool in Santorini
Europe, Greece, Reviews

Is this the best hostel in Santorini? • Why I’ll always return to Caveland Santorini

Caveland Santorini isn't just the best hostel in Santorini, it's also one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at in the actual world. (And I've stayed in a fair few along my travels, of widely varying standards.) In fact I love this unique cave hostel- which has more of the air of a boutique… Continue reading Is this the best hostel in Santorini? • Why I’ll always return to Caveland Santorini