sand dunes on the beach at Warnemünde with lighthouse in background
Europe, Germany

Warnemünde Germany • Beach Days on the German Riviera

Mediterranean Riviera? Delightful. Croatian Riviera? Glorious. To the Brits, even the English Riviera (that's down on the south west coast, in Devon), is a joy to spend a summer in. But there's not many who would leap at the chance to visit the German Riviera, on the Baltic coast of Germany, because let's face it:… Continue reading Warnemünde Germany • Beach Days on the German Riviera

pretty cottages on a cobbled street in Bergen
Europe, Norway

Bergen on a Budget

It's common knowledge that Norway, like its Scandinavian neighbours, is kind of an expensive country to visit. But it is possible to explore without splashing all the cash. Bergen was the first stop on my Norway explorations, and is a city I've revisited again and again. Here's how I managed to explore Bergen on a… Continue reading Bergen on a Budget

a winter day in Trastevere, Rome
Europe, Italy

Rome in Winter : 10 Things You Need to Know

Rome in winter is absolutely magical. So magical in fact, that despite the fact that I'm no fan of the cold, my favourite time to visit is in the quieter, chillier months of the year. The atmosphere is captivating, the temperature is rather on the icy side, and the city feels like a living working… Continue reading Rome in Winter : 10 Things You Need to Know

the best areas to stay in Athens
Europe, Greece

Best areas to stay in Athens, Greece – Five awesome Athens neighbourhoods

Athens is filled with winding streets to wander, beautiful cafes, bars and restaurants, and quirky accommodation options. Here are my five best areas to stay in Athens, with tips and photo inspiration from each and every one. Don't say I don't treat ya! *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from… Continue reading Best areas to stay in Athens, Greece – Five awesome Athens neighbourhoods

A line of surfboards on Waikiki Beach
Hawaii, USA

A Solo Trip to Hawaii • Exploring Honolulu on a budget

The stunning seaside city of Honululu has a reputation for being an expensive destination, but even on a solo trip to Hawaii it's possible to explore on a tight budget. Here's my guide to going solo in Oahu island's big city. * This site uses affiliate links, which earn me a small commission for purchases… Continue reading A Solo Trip to Hawaii • Exploring Honolulu on a budget

Alex Getting Lost Nashville skyline
Tennessee, USA

Three Days in Nashville- Country Music and True Southern Hospitality

Nashville, Tennessee: the Country Music capital of the world. And three days in Nashville didn't just teach me about country music and cowboy boots, but also that 'Southern Hospitality' is a 100% bonafide true phenomenon. For music-lovers and plain old life-lovers, this city is the place to be, and I was superbly incredibly excited by… Continue reading Three Days in Nashville- Country Music and True Southern Hospitality

Close up of blossom on a tree
Oregon, USA

Three Days in Portland Oregon

I arrived into Portland on the Coast Starlight Amtrak train, having left Sacramento the night before. The train had chugged through the snow-capped mountains of Northern California and Southern Oregon all through the night until we finally pulled into Portland's Amtrak station in a haze of drizzling rain the following afternoon. I was spending three… Continue reading Three Days in Portland Oregon

detail on la Sagrada familia
Europe, Spain

La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

Barcelona is positively overflowing with architectural works of art, and the building that is synonymous with the city is La Sagrada Família, the mammoth Catholic basilica which can be seen from just about any high vantage point across the entire city. Some say that this bad boy is a modern-day Wonder of the World. And… Continue reading La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

artichoke basilles pizza in Chelsea NYC
New York, USA

Food, Glorious Food! 10 Places to Eat in New York City

I am no expert on places to eat in New York City...but I do have some faves, pals. Prepare for your mouth to water profusely, with ten places to eat in New York City. New York is the city that never sleeps, and as such there are thousands and thousands of options for food across… Continue reading Food, Glorious Food! 10 Places to Eat in New York City

beautiful patisserie
Europe, France

Where to Eat in Marseille, France

A brief list of my top places to eat in Marseille. Because I absolutely love eating. And I absolutely love Marseille.  One of the most awesome things of all about the French city of Marseille is the fact that it contains such a massive mixture of cultures. And it naturally follows that a place that… Continue reading Where to Eat in Marseille, France