street art in Africa
Africa, Mauritius

What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

An extensive guide to what to do in Port Louis, the capital of the island nation of Mauritius. Including all the best spots to pretend to be the next star of Vogue. Because the street art is incredible, and also #you'reworthit. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you… Continue reading What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

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 Fürstenzug on a rainy day
Europe, Germany

Three Days in Dresden – A Guide to the Jewel Box of Germany

Three days in Dresden was the perfect amount of time to spend exploring. This post will give you an inside-out guide to Dresden, plus all the best tips for things to do and architectural gems to marvel at. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no… Continue reading Three Days in Dresden – A Guide to the Jewel Box of Germany

Athens in 2 days
Europe, Greece

Athens in 2 Days – the best things to see in an Athens weekend

How to see Athens in 2 days: a checklist of the most important sights to visit and areas to stroll on your Athen itinerary. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, Poseidon (god of… Continue reading Athens in 2 Days – the best things to see in an Athens weekend

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

Saranda beach from above
Albania, Europe

Saranda, Albania • Exploring the heart of the Albanian Riviera

Saranda, Albania. Also known as Sarandë, and Sarande, this colourful Mediterranean city is a great place to stay if you want to explore more of the Albanian Riviera. If any place in the world ever involves the word 'riviera,' you can pretty much guarantee that means it will be beautiful, and the Albanian Riviera- a… Continue reading Saranda, Albania • Exploring the heart of the Albanian Riviera

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

bubbles outside a cathedral
Europe, Spain

Barcelona in Winter – 7 reasons to visit during off-season

Barcelona is an incredible city, but Barcelona in winter is spellbinding. The first time I visited Barcelona was at the height of Summer about five years ago, and despite the fact that it was chockablock with people, I still fell in love with the city. The architecture is like something from another planet, the sun… Continue reading Barcelona in Winter – 7 reasons to visit during off-season