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
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
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
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
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
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
Rome in winter is absolutely magical. So magical in fact, that despite the fact that I'm no fan of the cold, my favourite time to visit is in the quieter, chillier months of the year. The atmosphere is captivating, the temperature is rather on the icy side, and the city feels like a living working… Continue reading Rome in Winter : 10 Things You Need to Know
2020. Well that was an EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF A RIDE. I don't know about you guys, but I'm still in shock. I warn you now, this might not be an interesting read for anyone else at all. But it's an interesting write, for me. At the very least I'm hoping it'll help me to see… Continue reading 2020. What a Time to Be Alive.
Three days in Dresden was the perfect amount of time to spend exploring. This post will give you an inside-out guide to Dresden, plus all the best tips for things to do and architectural gems to marvel at. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no… Continue reading Three Days in Dresden – A Guide to the Jewel Box of Germany
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
