Lanzarote is a weird but wonderful little island, and although you might perceive it solely as a destination for Brits looking for a cheap package holiday and a fry-up in the sunshine, I'm telling you now: there is so, so much more to be discovered. The weather is consistently warm, and the nature is stunning,… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Lanzarote • The Wonderfully Wild Canary Island
The Grand Palace, Bangkok, is every bit as grand as the name suggests. The size of the complex of buildings and temples, the intricate detail on every single surface, and the sheer spectacle of the Thai architecture blew me away. On that sweltering hot day in early May (the temperature in Bangkok was above 40ºC;… Continue reading Inside the Grand Palace, Bangkok • A Photo Diary
"One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster." What about two days in Bangkok, though? Don't worry pals, I've got you covered on that one. And if you're confused about the 'world's your oyster' reference, that comes straight from the musical Chess, written by Benny and Björn (of ABBA fame) and Tim Rice. The… Continue reading Two Days in Bangkok • (And the world’s your oyster)
I've been working on ships for a while now, and as a result there are a fair few Spanish ports which I know like the back of my own hand. Mahón, Menorca, is not one of them. In fact, I've only been able to explore this pretty little city once, for approximately three hours. October… Continue reading October in Menorca • One Day in Mahón
Cádiz Cathedral is an impressive kind of a structure, I'll give it that. Its yellow-domed towers and light stone exterior seem to glow even on a rainy day, and its famous bell tower offers stunning views- of the white rooftops of the city, and in the opposite direction, the wild Atlantic Ocean. *This site uses… Continue reading Cádiz Cathedral • Photos from the Cathedral of the Americas
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the charming little city of Cádiz is on an island. In actual fact although it's almost completely surrounded by water, Cádiz sits on a peninsula jutting out like an arm into the Atlantic Ocean. Characterised by narrow streets, leafy squares filled with locals, and a slightly slower pace of… Continue reading Cádiz Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to discovering Cádiz in one day
The island of Ibiza has a reputation as a hotspot for ravers and boho-glam hippies, but the only times that I've ever visited this stunning Balearic isle are under the far more docile circumstances of docking at Ibiza cruise port. So, pals: whilst I might not be an expert on partying at Pacha, I definitely… Continue reading Docking in Ibiza Cruise Port • How to spend a day in Eivissa
Lanzarote is worlds apart from any other of the Canary Islands; in fact a lot of this little island looks more like you'd expect the surface of another planet to appear. (Mars, perhaps, thanks to the fiery red dust and the hot lava that lies beneath.) The surreal landscape feels eerie to some, but if… Continue reading How to Visit Timanfaya National Park • On the volcano trail in Lanzarote
I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry, although instinct told me to do both at the same time. Night had fallen, and we were standing at a bus stop in a village in Thailand; a bus stop where it was almost certain that no buses would be arriving until the next morning. There were… Continue reading When is a Floating Market Not a Floating Market • Bangkok to Amphawa
The journey from Zermatt to Chur on the Glacier Express was as magical as the name suggests, through thick snow-covered mountains and with panoramic views galore. And contrary to what you might think, you don't need to splash all your cash to ride this scenic railway. (Although it certainly is possible; this is Switzerland after… Continue reading Zermatt to Chur on the Glacier Express • Winter in the Alps
