The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
There is so much to do in this beautiful city- in fact I'd argue that there's more to see and do in Split than in the more well-known city of Dubrovnik. Here are the best places to visit in Split, Croatia. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission, at no… Continue reading The Best Places to Visit in Split, Croatia
Tulip season in Holland is definitely one of the best times to visit. But where is the best place to see the tulips? As synonymous with The Netherlands as the coffee shops of Amsterdam and the wooden clogs of, er, the people who wear wooden clogs, tulips are kind of a big deal around here.… Continue reading Tulip Season in Holland. A Day at Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands
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
Budapest in summer is a glorious thing! The first time I went to Budapest was around Christmas. The ground was frozen solid and the majority of the city was shrouded in icy mist. It was in fact so freezing cold, and I was so terrified of slipping on the sheets of ice covering the pavements,… Continue reading Budapest in Summer – Photographs, tales and tips from a summer stay in Budapest
The tiny village of Åndalsnes is the starting point for some of the best hikes in Norway. And although the time constraints of working on a ship meant that I didn't even make it all the way to the top, I'm still gonna write all about my experience of attempting to hike to Rampestreken. Plus,… Continue reading Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital
Summer in Iceland is a curious but beautiful thing. Even though it was the middle of June when our ship docked in the tiny town of Ísafjördur in the Westfjords, it was full on freezing. Was I wearing enough layers of clothing? It's a hard 'no' to that one my friends, despite the fact that… Continue reading Summer in Iceland: One Day in Ísafjördur and Flateyri
An English gal's experience of visiting Belgrade, Serbia. (It starts off sort of bleak, but don't panic guys- it swiftly improves). What do you know about Serbia? As an extremely English twenty-something year old lass (I'm all about that cream tea life), my only prior knowledge of Serbia was pretty limited. In fact to be… Continue reading Visiting Belgrade, Serbia
Considering it's a tiny city, there are SO many things to do in Stavanger. And it also makes a great base for exploring the stunning Lysefjord and other nearby natural wonders. Stavanger is a quiet city in the South West of Norway, home to a picturesque harbour and filled with old wooden houses and colourful… Continue reading Things to Do in Stavanger – Norwegian Cruise Port Guide
There are so many things to do in Lefkada, particularly if you like exploring the outdoors. This off-the-beaten-path Greek island is magical. The last stop on our Big Fat Greek Roadtrip was the little island of Lefkada (also known as Lefkas). Lefkada is just off of the West coast of Greece, but is connected to… Continue reading Best Things to do in Lefkada (Secret Beaches, Ionian Delicacies and Passer-by Pranksters)
