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

wandering the streets of Burano
Europe, Italy

From Venice to Burano. Exploring the colourful island in the Venetian lagoon.

Hopping on a vaporetto from Venice to Burano island makes for an idyllic way to spend the day. The Venetian island is home to fishermen and lace-makers, and is famous for its brightly painted houses arranged along narrow canals. Although it's equally as picturesque- and basically a photographers' dream- Burano seems a world away from… Continue reading From Venice to Burano. Exploring the colourful island in the Venetian lagoon.

ferry ride from Corfu to Albania
Albania, Europe, Greece

How to get the ferry from Corfu to Albania

Getting the ferry from Corfu to Albania is super easy, and super quick. In fact Albania is so close that you can see its beautiful mountains across the sea from the coast of Corfu. And, Albania is 100% worth visiting, whether you're planning to visit on a day trip from Corfu, or to explore the… Continue reading How to get the ferry from Corfu to Albania

Saranda beach at sunset
Albania, Europe

Is Albania Safe for Solo Female Travellers?

Is Albania safe for solo female travellers??? To be honest. The main reason I decided to visit Albania was because I saw how quick, easy, and cheap it is to reach it by ferry from the Greek island of Corfu. I was in Corfu anyway, so why not add Albania on to the itinerary!? I… Continue reading Is Albania Safe for Solo Female Travellers?

Europe, Hungary, Italy

Milan Bergamo Airport is Nowhere Near Milan – that time we got stuck in Italy

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