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
Perched on a hilltop above a mishmash of white houses and a stunning turquoise bay, is one of Greece's most brilliant ancient architectural gems. And although this beautiful village is tiny, it's more than worth a visit when you're staying on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes. Keep reading to discover how to get there, where… Continue reading What to Do in Lindos • Discovering Rhodes’ Prettiest Village
A day in Pompeii had me gasping from the minute we arrived. (Gasping in awe at the sheer scale of the ruined city, but also gasping for breath- it was so hot that Vesuvius might as well have been erupting throughout our entire visit.) Summer in Italy is hot hot hot, and that August day… Continue reading A Day in Pompeii • Lava and Ash in Italy’s Land of Fires
Nordfjordeid cruise port was another one of those Scandinavian ports that we ended up docking at purely by chance. The Russian invasion of Ukraine had caused all shipping traffic to be diverted away from the Baltic Sea, so at the very last minute our ship had to find some alternative ports to call at. Of… Continue reading Nordfjordeid, Norway • Docking at Nordfjordeid Cruise Port
It's surprisingly easy to get to Pompeii from Naples, which is the closest big city to this ancient site in Italy's Campania region. Whether you want to make the journey on your own with public transport or as part of a tour, here's all the info you'll need. *This site uses affiliate links, where I… Continue reading How to get to Pompeii from Naples
What you might not know about Sweden, is that it is chockablock, full-to-the-brim, bursting-at-the-seams with islands. Even its capital, Stockholm, is made up of islands, and the quiet little city of Karlskrona, in the south, is no exception to this island lifestyle. In fact, Karlskrona is spread out over around thirty islands in total, most… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Karlskrona, Sweden • One day in the south of Sweden
The beautiful Swedish capital of Stockholm is, frankly, a foodie's paradise. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops of all kinds and calibers are easy to stumble upon, and whether it's fine dining or just a simple coffee and cake that you're after, there's something for everyone. I'm not going to pretend I've sampled treats in every… Continue reading Eating and Drinking in Stockholm • A guide to wining and dining in the city
Perched high up in the mountains of the Andalusian countryside, in the midst of a petite and picturesque pueblo blanco, is a surprising hidden gem- the Plaza de Toros Mijas. Of course bull rings in Andalusia are pretty normal- almost every town and city here has one- but what makes this particular plaza de toros… Continue reading Plaza de Toros Mijas • Photos from the smallest bullring in Spain
Málaga is one of my favourite cities in Spain, not just for its beauty and laid-back vibe, but also for its brilliant position on Andalusia's Costa del Sol. There are plenty of tiny beach towns along the neighbouring coastline of shimmering Mediterranean Sea, and then further inland are the real gems: the pretty Pueblos Blancos,… Continue reading From Málaga to Mijas • How to visit the pretty pueblo blanco in Andalusia
Hanoi: the city of ancient temples, delicious street food, serene lakes, and an overwhelming abundance of motorbikes. (If you can cross a road in Hanoi, you can cross a road anywhere.) You'll want to spend at least three days here, and this Hanoi Vietnam itinerary is for a minimum of three days in Hanoi. If… Continue reading Three Days in Hanoi • Vietnam Itinerary
