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. In fact, some say that this bad boy is a modern-day Wonder of the… Continue reading La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world
It wasn't actually our plan to go for a road trip in Mallorca. It was the island's off-season and my pal and I had been strolling around the little suburb of Cala Major- a pretty little sandy beach on the outskirts of Palma. We had no real plan for what to do that day other… Continue reading Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx
Did you know about the ancient Roman ruins of Salona in Croatia? Once upon a time, thousands and thousands of years ago, there was a massive Roman city on the Croatian coastline, not far from modern-day Split. Salona was this majestic city's name, and it thrived for over a thousand years, rising to prominence as… Continue reading Salona, Croatia: A Day Trip from Split
If you're looking for where to stay on Hvar Island, Croatia- but want somewhere quieter than Hvar Town- look no further than Stari Grad. Let me start by saying that this post is TAINTED WITH REGRET. The bitter sting of regret. But also, happiness and joy at the fact that we decided to go to… Continue reading Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea not far from the coast of Catalonia. While the island itself is renowned as a hotspot for German and English holidaymakers, I hadn't really heard much about the capital city- but it's a hugely intriguing places. If you're after the… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands
I'd read a few guides on this beautiful national park in Croatia while researching our trip. But in hindsight I'm wondering how many of them were a completely honest guide to Krka National Park? *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the reader. Pinterest, Instagram and… Continue reading Krka National Park, Croatia (Expectation v Reality, and the problem with #instatravel)
The all time best free things to do and places to see in Berlin. (Other than my pal's house, because that doesn't count.) We're talking hotspots here, people, hotspots. I LOVED Berlin, and I'll tell you this for free (get it, for free!?)- I wasn't expecting to. In a slightly macabre way, what makes this… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)
It's so incredibly easy to get from Split to Trogir, that I wholeheartedly advise anyone and everyone visiting the city to take a day trip to see the beautiful 'Little Venice' of Dalmatia. The town of Trogir is located on the historic Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, not too far from Split (and in actual fact,… Continue reading A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia
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)
Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway
