Copenhagen's Amalienborg Palace is home to both the Danish royal family, and a chorus of soldiers in blue uniforms and bearskin hats. In fact, it looks as if it's straight out of a storybook. Copenhagen does have a fairytale kind of a quality to it; Hans Christian Anderson lived here, and the Little Mermaid statue… Continue reading Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard • In Pictures
Copenhagen is a dreamy city, filled with green spaces galore, hygge coziness for the damper days, and a motley collection of Scandi-cool Danish hipsters. Having revisited countless times and through just about every one of the seasons, I can vouch for the fact that there's no shortage of things to do in Copenhagen. This site… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Copenhagen • Hygge Happiness in the City
Believe it or not, there are very few cruise ports around the world where you can just roll off the ship and walk directly to the beach in mere minutes. (Trust me pals, I've been sailing for a while.) Fuerteventura cruise port is one of the few, and combined with its year-round lovely temperatures, this… Continue reading Fuerteventura Cruise Port • Discovering Puerto Del Rosario
It's funny when you go on a world cruise and your first stop is England, isn't it? Well. If you're originally from England, that is. Suffice to say, that my one day in Weymouth wasn't quite the tourist extravaganza you might expect. (Especially not in the dead of winter.) And yet- I did love every… Continue reading One Day in Weymouth • Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Percy Pigs
Gran Canaria cruise port is a stop on just about every Canary Islands cruise itinerary, partly because the port is so bloomin' large, and partly because of its direct flight connections to mainland Europe. There's also no shortage of things to do within the immediate vicinity of the harbour, so whether you're after a beach… Continue reading Gran Canaria Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
A charcoal-coloured sandy beach, rows of houses with carved wooden balconies, and a curious obsession with a dwarf in a tricorn hat make Santa Cruz de la Palma cruise port an intriguing stop in Spain’s Canary Islands. This city (which is more like a town) is a true hidden gem. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Santa Cruz de La Palma Cruise Port • The Real Isla Bonita
Summer in Barcelona stinks. Sorry to say it, but it's true. Nothing quite prepares you for the sensation of strolling down a glorious gothic alleyway, past abstract, kaleidoscopic facades, only to be slapped square in the face with the overwhelming stench of urine and bins. Still, there's no denying that these streets are magical. Surreal,… Continue reading Summer in Barcelona • A Photo Diary
Sitting pretty on the outskirts of Barcelona is a magical labyrinth hidden in a peaceful public garden. When you want to get away from the crowds, a trip to the Parc del Laberint d'Horta is the ideal place to head to. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no… Continue reading Barcelona’s Magical Labyrinth • Amazing Mazes
Yaowarat Road runs like a river through the centre of Bangkok's Chinatown, which also happens to be the largest Chinatown in the world. And, like a river, it is constantly moving. Neon signs flash day and night, steam rises from vats of food being cooked on the roadside, tiny old women move like slow tortoises… Continue reading Discovering Chinatown Bangkok • A Photo Diary
A ride on Barcelona port cable car- aka the Telefèric del Port- is a downright wonderful way to see the city skyline and the stunning Mediterranean Sea that borders it. Here's everything you need to know. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the reader. There… Continue reading Barcelona’s Port Cable Car • Views for Days
