The hodgepodge of whitewashed stone houses and blue-domed churches looks like it's been peeled straight off of a postcard. Moulded into, and out of the cliffside, balancing in layers above the vivid sea and connected by a web of smooth marble footpaths. If you're tempted to just take a few glamorous snaps in front of… Continue reading What to do in Oía • The crown of Santorini
Dazzling sunshine reflects off of whitewashed houses, donkeys clatter up and down winding alleyways, and the seemingly infinite indigo sea twinkles far below. Santorini's capital city may be teeny-weeny (and often completely tourist-swamped, as well as sun-drenched), but it's so very worth exploring, especially in springtime or early autumn. Here are the very best things… Continue reading Fabulous Fira • The Best Things to Do in Fira, Santorini
That time we stumbled across a parade of mysterious hooded folk in Spain; Semana Santa in Cadiz was like nothing I'd witnessed before. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Cádiz is not one of those places you hear very much about,… Continue reading Semana Santa in Cadiz • Don’t be put off by the photos; it’s not what you think it is
We arrived by ferry from Split on a late afternoon in September. Old stone houses and towers stand proudly around the little harbour, which was scattered with sailing boats and yachts, their peaceful bobbing disturbed by the arrival of the ferry and its flood of cars and people. It was nearing the end of the… Continue reading Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia
Although Antigua cruise port welcomes thousands of passengers every day during the winter season, the colourful city of St John's hasn't lost its charm or fallen trap to the tourists. Most people visit Antigua and Barbuda for its glorious beaches (and rightly so), but here are the best things to do in St John's, for… Continue reading Antigua Cruise Port • The Best Guide to the Colourful City of St John’s
Oh, La Romana cruise port! My old friend! The Dominican Republic is a popular stopping place on plenty of Caribbean cruises, with a plethora of ports to choose from. And La Romana cruise port is one of the most visited of them all, with a sizeable terminal which is the perfect place for welcoming large… Continue reading La Romana Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
Mauritius is chockablock packed to the rafters with incredible waterfalls, but if you’re looking for the best Mauritius waterfalls for jumping from, then look no further than Rochester Falls. This stunning waterfall is unique because of its columns of large pillar-like rocks which look almost as if they grew directly out of the ground, and… Continue reading Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius
As someone who grew up on the Sunshine Coast of Eastbourne, you think I'd have realised it sooner: this town is beaut! Ever since its beginnings as a Victorian seaside resort, people have been flocking to Eastbourne in droves- it's all that sea air, you see. Good for the lungs. And with the popularity of… Continue reading Things to do in Eastbourne: A Staycation Guide to the Sunshine Coast
Stiniva Cove is a stunningly pretty beach on the Croatian island of Vis. It’s not easy to reach, but that’s what makes a visit to Stiniva even more special- and rewarding. Here’s how to get to Stiniva Cove, officially one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small… Continue reading Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches
Dominica is an absolute gem, (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, which is a completely different place), and a visit to Titou Gorge is one of the best things to do on the stunning ‘Nature Island’ of the Caribbean. Just be aware that the only way to see the waterfall at the end,… Continue reading Swimming in Titou Gorge • Dominica’s stunning natural wonder
