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
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
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
Almost every Canary Islands cruise itinerary will include a stop at Tenerife cruise port, which is in the sunny capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. And although most visitors head away from the urban sprawl of Santa Cruz's streets- either in search of the island's famous beaches, or up into the beautiful pine-forested mountains… Continue reading Tenerife Cruise Port • The complete guide to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Aruba cruise port is in the colourful city of Oranjestad, which is filled with designer stores, plenty of restaurants and all-inclusive hotels, and a substantial population of iguanas. (I do love those little dinosaur-creatures.) And although this is a Dutch island- part of the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao- aside from the clogs… Continue reading Aruba Cruise Port • Docking in Oranjestad
Perhaps you've seen the staircase of the Queen's House in Greenwich already. If you're on instagram, and you're interested in exploring the hidden gems of London, it's highly likely. Because this spiral staircase with its wrought-iron blue tulip bannister, known as the Tulip Stairs, is a true beauty. And not only is this royal house… Continue reading Queen’s House Greenwich • Ships and spiral staircases in Greenwich Park
I've been on plenty of long distance trains before- the Coast Starlight in California, the Glacier Express in Switzerland, the Sunset Limited across the southern states of the USA, and a rather nightmarish ten hour journey from Zürich to Hamburg being just a few of them- with, to be honest, widely varying levels of enjoyment.… Continue reading Da Nang to Hanoi By Train • Railway Adventures in Vietnam
