A surprise day off of work in Hamburg gave us the perfect opportunity to spend one night in Berlin. And it was blooming marvellous I tell ya! Here's what we got up to during our very short stay. For the last couple of years, I've spent several months a year living and working in the… Continue reading One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)
The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
Milan Bergamo Airport is to Milan what Stansted is to London. Once upon a time, the powerful forces of nature, Budapest airport, and the glorious company that is Ryanair all joined together in a magical but tragic alignment of the stars, setting off a chain reaction of events and strange surprises. The likes of which… Continue reading Milan Bergamo Airport is Nowhere Near Milan – that time we got stuck in Italy
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
The city of Cartagena de Indias is a photographers dream, filled with colourful walls and beautiful bustling streets. Here are some of my favourite places to eat, things to see and things to do in Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena de Indias Cruise Port When I stepped off the ship in Colombia I was immediately enveloped by… Continue reading Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia – the most colourful city I’ve ever seen
Spending a weekend in Nottingham with my pals was an absolute treat all round. I'm ashamed to say that I can count on one hand the total number of times I've travelled further North than Cambridge. Two weeks in the Lake District for a show I was performing in, a weekend in Derby aged 11,… Continue reading A Weekend in Nottingham (Coach Trip Edition)
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)
I visited Tucson whilst on a three month trip backpacking through the USA. We were on an extremely tight budget, but somehow managed to make the most of one of the most expensive countries we could have chosen to travel through. There are so many free things to do in Tucson, and this desert city… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Tucson, Arizona (Plus a few very cheap things for good luck)
I am what is commonly known as A Massive Chicken. So to say I'm proud of myself for ziplining in Costa Rica is an understatement. Guys. My left shoulder is in serious pain- I can barely lift my arm above a 30 degree angle to my body. And this is mainly due to the fact… Continue reading Ziplining in Costa Rica. What a way to see the rainforest!
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)
