Travelling to Hawaii alone- particularly when it comes to Kauai solo travel- isn't really the done thing. This is the island of couples retreats and honeymoons galore. But that definitely does not mean you should write off a solo trip to Hawaii- it is 100% possible to explore this stunning island on your own, and… Continue reading Kauai Solo Travel Guide • Three Days on the ‘Garden Island’ of Hawaii
Everybody visits Pisa for the Leaning Tower. It seems to defy gravity, Elphaba style. But there is so much more to this old Italian city than its marvellously crooked bell tower, so here are some of the nooks and crannies and intriguing tales that I've discovered on my visits. I may have visited many times,… Continue reading One Day in Pisa • Tall towers and tall tales
With only one day in Valencia, is it still possible to really soak up the citrusy glow of this wonderful Spanish city? My opinion is, absolutely, you most certainly can. Here's our exact itinerary from the first time I docked in Valencia, in early Autumn. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a… Continue reading One Day in Valencia, Spain
It wasn't actually our plan to go for a road trip in Mallorca. It was the island's off-season and my pal and I had been strolling around the little suburb of Cala Major- a pretty little sandy beach on the outskirts of Palma. We had no real plan for what to do that day other… Continue reading Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx
Most visitors arrive in the city of Livorno by cruise ship, ready to head out into the surrounding Tuscan countryside or to the nearby cities of Florence, Pisa, or Lucca. Don't get me wrong, it makes sense that you'd want to head further afield to the more interesting, classically beautiful places. But what to do… Continue reading What to do in Livorno, Tuscany’s Port City
Málaga is beautiful. Like, full on beautiful. My visit to the Andalucían city was as a result of my cruise-ship-working life, and although ideally I'd have had more than one day in Málaga- this Spanish city of DREAMS- it's still possible to have a great time with less than eight hours to spare. A port… Continue reading One Day in Málaga • The Costa Del Sol’s Most Stunning City
If you want a slice of postcard-perfect paradise, I'm telling you now folks: this is the place to go. Plage de la Caravelle in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, is a typical Caribbean paradise. (The type you might find on a Bounty advert- white sand, turquoise sea, golden palm trees swaying in the sunshine.) The only other beach… Continue reading Plage de la Caravelle • The most beautiful beach in Guadeloupe?
For three months our ship docked in Puerto Limón, a city located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, and when researching excursions from Puerto Limón, we discovered that Cahuita National Park is pretty close. Cahuita was declared a National Park in the seventies in order to protect the rainforest, beaches and coral reefs in… Continue reading Excursions from Puerto Limón: Wildlife Galore at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
Did you know about the ancient Roman ruins of Salona in Croatia? Once upon a time, thousands and thousands of years ago, there was a massive Roman city on the Croatian coastline, not far from modern-day Split. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost to the reader.… Continue reading Salona, Croatia • Split’s Ancient Roman City
If you're looking for where to stay on Hvar Island, Croatia- but want somewhere quieter than Hvar Town- look no further than Stari Grad. Let me start by saying that this post is TAINTED WITH REGRET. The bitter sting of regret. But also, happiness and joy at the fact that we decided to go to… Continue reading Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad
