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the Bastei Bridge in Saxony
Europe, Germany

The Bastei Bridge Hike • Hiking to Saxony’s Most Stunning Landmark

The Bastei Bridge is one of Saxony's most famous landmarks. A stunning stone bridge high up in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, this beauty wouldn't look out of place in Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings. In fact, I wouldn't have batted an eyelid at the sight of an elven queen or some kind… Continue reading The Bastei Bridge Hike • Hiking to Saxony’s Most Stunning Landmark

Saxony in Summer - a yellow guesthouse in Germany
Europe, Germany

Altenberg in Summer • Off the Beaten Path in the Ore Mountains, Germany

If you're hunting for an off the beaten path destination in Germany, look no further than the Ore Mountains, my friends! Particularly if you love exploring the outdoors. In winter, the Ore Mountains are a snow-covered winter wonderland popular with winter sports enthusiasts. In summer, this lesser-known mountain range (the Erzgebirge, in Deutsch) is quiet… Continue reading Altenberg in Summer • Off the Beaten Path in the Ore Mountains, Germany

sundown on a jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Jordan, Middle East

A Wadi Rum Jeep Tour • Sunset in the Desert

The silent sky was flooded with pinks, oranges, purples and reds, bleeding in and out of each other like a watercolour kaleidoscope. In the distance a jeep buzzed a route across the dunes, kicking up a cloud of sand in its wake like a pebble skimming the sea. Years ago I never would have imagined… Continue reading A Wadi Rum Jeep Tour • Sunset in the Desert

vintage cherry advertising
California, USA

Casa de Fruta, California • A retro roadside experience in Hollister

Guys. Call me a weird one, but I love a good roadside attraction. Especially in the USA, where bigger is almost always better. And this fruit stand in Hollister is more than just a novelty destination, because Casa de Fruta is a retro-aesthetic DREAM ZONE. Not only is it covered with vintage advertising from throughout… Continue reading Casa de Fruta, California • A retro roadside experience in Hollister

photographing the sunset over the Indian Ocean
Africa, Mauritius

Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

A guide to the best beaches in Mauritius, focusing on the busier west coast. Let's face it pals- you're almost guaranteed to be in paradise wherever you venture on this stunning Indian Ocean island. But most visitors to Mauritius tend to stay in the west, where there are more resort towns and generally calmer waters.… Continue reading Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

Geiranger from the perspective of a cruise ship
Europe, Norway

Things to do in Geiranger. An introduction to the most beautiful fjord in Norway.

The best things to do in Geiranger- the most beautiful Norwegian fjord. In fact, this place is so stunning that Disney animators based Elsa's kingdom of Arendelle on it. Read on to discover this UNESCO World Heritage wonder, and get all the tips on how to visit yourself. *This site contains affiliate links, where I… Continue reading Things to do in Geiranger. An introduction to the most beautiful fjord in Norway.

a flooded Grand Bassin just before a festival in Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

Mauritius is an incredible multi-cultural island nation, whose people celebrate their differences, rather than let their differences divide them. Visiting Grand Bassin is the ideal way to learn more about Mauritian Hindu culture, digging deeper than the beautiful beaches this stunning country is known for. Want to skip the story and head straight to the… Continue reading Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

visiting Mauritius beaches on a budget
Africa, Mauritius

Mauritius on a Budget

The island nation of Mauritius is known for being a luxury destination, perfect for honeymooners wanting to lounge in five star tropical paradise. (The lucky old things). So I wasn't expecting to be able to do very much of anything with my own limited funds. Thank goodness that I was oh so very wrong. There… Continue reading Mauritius on a Budget

pretty cottages on a cobbled street in Bergen
Europe, Norway

Bergen on a Budget

It's common knowledge that Norway, like its Scandinavian neighbours, is kind of an expensive country to visit. But it is possible to explore without splashing all the cash. Bergen was the first stop on my Norway explorations, and is a city I've revisited again and again. Here's how I managed to explore Bergen on a… Continue reading Bergen on a Budget