I'll be honest- the thing that really brought the Greek island of Corfu to my attention, was the fact that The Durrells is set here. You know, the TV series based on the true story of The Durrell family, who moved to the island in 1935. The programme paints a very nostalgic and beautiful picture… Continue reading I Basically Went Time-Travelling…in The Village of Argyrades, Corfu
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
Budapest in summer is a glorious thing! The first time I went to Budapest was around Christmas. The ground was frozen solid and the majority of the city was shrouded in icy mist. It was in fact so freezing cold, and I was so terrified of slipping on the sheets of ice covering the pavements,… Continue reading Budapest in Summer – Photographs, tales and tips from a summer stay in Budapest
4 nights, and a total of 3 days in Bordeaux, was the perfect amount of time to spend in the city. Although solo travel to Bordeaux might not be particularly common, it's definitely a brilliant city to explore on your own. Bordeaux, world famous producer of wines since roughly the 8th century, is perhaps one… Continue reading 3 Days in Bordeaux – solo travel in the south of France
There are so many things to do in Lefkada, particularly if you like exploring the outdoors. This off-the-beaten-path Greek island is magical. The last stop on our Big Fat Greek Roadtrip was the little island of Lefkada (also known as Lefkas). Lefkada is just off of the West coast of Greece, but is connected to… Continue reading Best Things to do in Lefkada (Secret Beaches, Ionian Delicacies and Passer-by Pranksters)
There are plenty of intriguing things to do in Monemvasia, one of the most incredible Greek villages I've visited to this day. After a few days alone in Santorini, the tiny town of Monemvasia was the first stop on our Grecian road trip for me and my pal Rachel. Located in the South East of… Continue reading Things to Do in Monemvasia, Greece (The most magical town of all)
When most people think of Greece, particularly when it comes to travelling all over it, the classic image is of island-hopping on turquoise seas and skipping down alleyways of whitewashed buildings. But what about a Greece road trip? Where can you even drive to in mainland Greece?? When we first came up with the idea… Continue reading A Greece Road Trip : Discovering the Peloponnese and Beyond
Once upon a time, six girls and two guys (ie, myself and five friends) decided it would be a ruddy marvellous idea to go on a hen party in Paris, in celebration of one of my bestest pals Chris. Amongst other things, we brought with us a picnic basket, a selection of decorations for our… Continue reading A Hen Party in Paris (or, Baby’s First Hen Do)
