the beautiful lake near Eidfjord cruise port
Europe, Norway

Eidfjord Norway Cruise Port • A guide to my favourite stop in all the fjords

Eidfjord Norway cruise port isn't the busiest or most well-known of stops on a Norwegian fjords cruise. But the sleepy village atmosphere, coupled with the beautiful variety of hiking paths along rivers, around wild mountains and through wide open fields, ensured that Eidfjord very quickly became my favourite stopping point. And guys, let me tell… Continue reading Eidfjord Norway Cruise Port • A guide to my favourite stop in all the fjords

mount Prophet Ilias in Santorini
Europe, Greece

Hiking in Santorini • The Best Hikes on the Island

Plenty of tourists arrive in Santorini for a slice of the luxury lifestyle; the island is full of cave hotels with private hot tubs and views to die for. But others want a bit more activity on their holidays. And that is where hiking in Santorini comes in. The Cyclades' most famous island is actually… Continue reading Hiking in Santorini • The Best Hikes on the Island

Swedish cakes at Rosendals Trädgård in Stockhom
Europe, Sweden

What to Eat in Sweden • The Good, the Bad and the Smelly

Every time I arrive in Sweden it's just in time for a different annual food-based event. Either I can detect food from all the way back in England (it's possible) or there are continually food-based events occurring here. In any case, here is a quick run-down of what to eat in Sweden, featuring all the Scandinavian… Continue reading What to Eat in Sweden • The Good, the Bad and the Smelly

pretty houses in Norway
Europe, Norway

Olden, Norway • Snow on Mayday

The first time we docked in Olden, Norway, was on the 1st of May. The expanse of water in the fjord was perfectly still, and far wider than the other fjords we'd sailed through. There was snow not just on the tops of the mountainous backdrop, but also creeping down the slopes into the fields.… Continue reading Olden, Norway • Snow on Mayday

purple heather on rocks in west Sweden
Europe, Sweden

Gothenburg Port, Sweden. Otherwise Known as ‘The Volvo Museum’

I spent last spring and summer visiting Gothenburg port, on the west coast of Sweden, a lot. In fact, I'd estimate that we visited the Swedish city somewhere between twenty and thirty times during my six months on board the AIDAMar. However, being crew on a cruise ship comes with its downsides- and in all… Continue reading Gothenburg Port, Sweden. Otherwise Known as ‘The Volvo Museum’

Alex Getting Lost solo female travel in Greece
Europe, Greece

Is Greece safe for solo female travellers?

Is Greece safe for solo female travellers? My own personal experience is that without a shadow of a doubt, Greece is very, very safe. In fact, it's one of my favourite countries to visit alone. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you.… Continue reading Is Greece safe for solo female travellers?

pink church tower and blue domed church in Oia
Europe, Greece

What to do in Oía • The crown of Santorini

The hodgepodge of whitewashed stone houses and blue-domed churches looks like it's been peeled straight off of a postcard. Moulded into, and out of the cliffside, balancing in layers above the vivid sea and connected by a web of smooth marble footpaths. If you're tempted to just take a few glamorous snaps in front of… Continue reading What to do in Oía • The crown of Santorini

close up of saddles on Santorini donkeys in Fira
Europe, Greece

Fabulous Fira • The Best Things to Do in Fira, Santorini

Dazzling sunshine reflects off of whitewashed houses, donkeys clatter up and down winding alleyways, and the seemingly infinite indigo sea twinkles far below. Santorini's capital city may be teeny-weeny (and often completely tourist-swamped, as well as sun-drenched), but it's so very worth exploring, especially in springtime or early autumn. Here are the very best things… Continue reading Fabulous Fira • The Best Things to Do in Fira, Santorini

close up of palm tree leaves in Croatia
Croatia, Europe

Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia

We arrived by ferry from Split on a late afternoon in September. Old stone houses and towers stand proudly around the little harbour, which was scattered with sailing boats and yachts, their peaceful bobbing disturbed by the arrival of the ferry and its flood of cars and people. It was nearing the end of the… Continue reading Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia

street art in Hamburg
Europe, Germany

A Guide to Sankt Pauli, Hamburg

Sankt Pauli is a neighbourhood I hold dearly in my little lost heart. Which might be a surprise to regular readers; I'm an off the beaten path kind of a gal, often to be found hiking in the wilderness or bumbling through obscure villages with only a handful of residents. Gritty inner-city red light districts… Continue reading A Guide to Sankt Pauli, Hamburg