We had been lost in Bohemian Switzerland for four and a half hours before we finally found the road. That opener makes this sound like the beginning of some kind of post-apocalyptic fairytale. And in a way pals, that's exactly what this is. It did happen during 2020, after all. But let's take it right… Continue reading Lost in Bohemian Switzerland
Christmas in Hamburg- 'tis the season to be jolly y'all!! *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. As I'm somehow located in jolly old Germany for this year's Christmas season, it's the first time in my entire life that I've experienced a… Continue reading Christmas in Hamburg: The Art of the Weihnachtsmarkt!
Hopping on a vaporetto from Venice to Burano island makes for an idyllic way to spend the day. The Venetian island is home to fishermen and lace-makers, and is famous for its brightly painted houses arranged along narrow canals. Although it's equally as picturesque- and basically a photographers' dream- Burano seems a world away from… Continue reading From Venice to Burano. Exploring the colourful island in the Venetian lagoon.
This little seaside town in Sussex is beautiful in its own right, but its close proximity to so much beautiful nature makes it the ideal base to explore the great outdoors! Here are my favourite Eastbourne walks, all either within the town or easily accessible close by. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn… Continue reading Eastbourne Walks. The best walks around Eastbourne, East Sussex.
A cruise through the Suez Canal was a surreal experience unlike any other. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Our ship spent all Summer and the beginnings of Autumn in the Adriatic Sea, ambling out of Venice weekly to drop in… Continue reading Cruise Through the Suez Canal: Here’s What it’s Like to Sail Through the Egyptian Desert
Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia is not only stunningly beautiful, but it's also easily accessible as a day trip from Germany, and one of the best off-the-beaten-path destinations in Central Europe. If you're considering a day trip from Saxony to Bohemian Switzerland, here's everything you need to know to plan your trip. *This site… Continue reading Bohemian Switzerland National Park. A Day Trip From Germany
The Mission San Juan Bautista is the largest of the 21 missions on the California Mission Trail- an incredibly beautiful and well-preserved mission which is also known as The Mission of Music. And, oh my goodness you guys- what an amazing introduction to the history of California I had, with a visit to this peaceful… Continue reading Mission San Juan Bautista – On the California Mission Trail
Cobblestone streets, higgledy-piggledy houses and roads with fairy-tale names give this little Sussex town an air of magic. Add all that to its murky past filled with smuggler gangs and French raiders and you can just feel the layers upon layers of stories seeping out from every crack in the ground. Here are the best… Continue reading Things to Do in Rye. A Quick Guide to the Prettiest Town in East Sussex.
Last week I read with absolute joy that the National Trust had commissioned a report into colonialism and historic slavery, and how these are linked to many National Trust properties. I read it 'with joy' because I'm a massive history geek, and love discovering what really went on in the past. In order to appreciate… Continue reading Why are we only told half of our own story?
If you were to picture a French village right now, what would you think of? (Go on, right now, I dare ya!) Winding cobblestone alleyways, bunches of lavender and the odd medieval church are probably what springs to mind. It makes sense, after all. But one of the villages on the list of 'most beautiful… Continue reading Hell-Bourg, Réunion. One of France’s most beautiful villages…in Africa
