A surprise free day- especially a free day when the sun happens to be shining- is always welcome in my books. Since the pandemic began, I had discovered a new appreciation for all the beauty that can be found on my very own doorstep; hours and hours of trekking across the South Downs and along… Continue reading Eastbourne to Alfriston • A summer walk on the South Downs Way
Dubrovnik is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Croatia, and it’s easy to see why. The walled old town is a maze of cobbled alleyways and red rooftops, perching on a rocky outcrop in the Adriatic Sea on Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coastline. It’s seeped in history, both recent and ancient, and when Game of… Continue reading Dubrovnik on a Budget
Visiting the baobabs in Antsiranana was an awesome experience. But witnessing the tourism industry in Madagascar also brought with it plenty of conflicting emotions. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. The first time I set foot in Madagascar was when we… Continue reading Visiting the Baobabs in Antsiranana, Madagascar
How to get from St Maarten cruise port to Maho Beach in one day. Because a trip to the famous 'Airplane Beach' is considered a must-see when docking in Philipsburg. The Airplane Beach in St Maarten is not what I was expecting. I had previously had an image of a fairly peaceful wide open white… Continue reading St Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach • A Day Trip to the Airplane Beach
Dubai is a city of extremes. Extreme wealth, extreme heat, extremely mind-blowing. The dazzling city skyline in the middle of the desert closely resembles a scene out of a sci-fi movie, in fact I truly wouldn’t be surprised to see cars hovering around overhead within five to ten years of me writing this post; that’s… Continue reading Visiting the Burj Khalifa in 2022
Akrotiri Beach Santorini; a place where you're technically not supposed to go, but plenty do anyway. I visited Santorini one August (potentially the worst time to visit the island, but I had an absolute blast anyway), and hiked from the red sand beach to the sleepy village of Akrotiri, which seems a million miles away… Continue reading Akrotiri Beach Santorini • Red sand and turquoise sea
If the Village Green Preservation Society was an actual thing, they would love Alfriston and its glorious green. Too bad it's only a song, although I'm pretty sure The Kinks would love Alfriston as well- even though the green here is actually known as The Tye. This quaint spot has been a firm favourite of… Continue reading Alfriston, East Sussex • A guide to the prettiest village on the South Downs
No visit to Abu Dhabi would be complete without seeing the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in all its glossy glory; we knew that much for certain. But a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque at night was more spectacular than I could've imagined. Like pretty much everywhere I’ve visited so far in the United Arab Emirates,… Continue reading Sheikh Zayed Mosque • Facts and Feelings from a Night-time Visit
I was intrigued about spending one day in Haifa, a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, mainly because Israel is a country I’d never visited. Prior to 2019, I’d only heard or read about Israel, either in the bible or on the news. (And to be frank, the news that’s come on over… Continue reading One Day in Haifa, Israel
One of the most brilliant things about hiking in the Seychelles- even above the stunning views and tropical birdsong- is the smell of cinnamon that can vaporise from nowhere, enveloping you in a cloud of warm spicy coziness. The Anse Major trail on Mahé Island has plenty of spicy cinnamon clouds to waft through, plus… Continue reading Hiking in Seychelles : The Anse Major Trail
