Paris to Versailles by train
Europe, France

Paris to Versailles by Train • Everything you need to know about the Palace of Versailles

The journey from Paris to Versailles by train is quick, easy and 100% worth it. One of the most beautiful palaces I've ever visited, you can easily spend a whole day here; especially if you enjoy your history. Here's everything you need to know about this stunning Parisian palace. In my naivety I'd imagined that… Continue reading Paris to Versailles by Train • Everything you need to know about the Palace of Versailles

pals at Versailles Paris
Europe, France

A Hen Party in Paris (or, Baby’s First Hen Do) 

Once upon a time, six girls and two guys (ie, myself and five friends) decided it would be a ruddy marvellous idea to go on a hen party in Paris, in celebration of one of my bestest pals Chris. Amongst other things, we brought with us a picnic basket, a selection of decorations for our… Continue reading A Hen Party in Paris (or, Baby’s First Hen Do) 

Europe, Iceland

One Day in Reykjavik

How to spend one day in Reykjavik. A guide for the curious cruise ship explorers and the arriving in Reykjavik-but-heading-out-ASAPers. I watched a film a few days before we arrived in Reykjavik this Summer, and that film was called 'Bokeh.' You might have heard of it. Although you probs haven't. It's rather a low budget… Continue reading One Day in Reykjavik

Europe, Netherlands

What to do in Rotterdam (or, oh my days that is one full on cool city)

Most people head straight for Amsterdam when they take a trip to The Netherlands, which is understandable- it's an awesome old city with a tonne of stuff to see and do and which is famous round the whole world. (For various reasons, know what I'm saying? Wink wink, nudge nudge and all that) But Rotterdam… Continue reading What to do in Rotterdam (or, oh my days that is one full on cool city)

the view from the top after hiking to Preikestolen
Europe, Norway

Hiking Preikestolen From Stavanger • A Day Trip to Pulpit Rock

Hiking Preikestolen in summer was sweaty but rewarding, offering incredible views from 604m above the Lysefjord. Here's how to hike to Preikestolen yourself, starting in Stavanger and travelling all the way to the top of the famous Norwegian rock. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to… Continue reading Hiking Preikestolen From Stavanger • A Day Trip to Pulpit Rock

Europe, Italy

Teaching English in Italy • San Lorenzo, Le Marche 

Part two of my adventures teaching English in Italy: San Lorenzo in Le Marche. If you need to catch up on part one, here it is in all its bloggy glory. I may have been the one doing all the teaching, but here are all the lessons I learnt along the way. 1.  What it… Continue reading Teaching English in Italy • San Lorenzo, Le Marche 

Europe, Italy

Teaching English in Italy • Week One, Mondavio

Somehow, with no interview or even a whiff of a TEFL qualification on my CV, I had been offered a job teaching English IN ITALY. TO ACTUAL ITALIAN CHILDREN. I booked myself onto a flight to Bologna and only the night before leaving did I begin to panic that this whole thing was an extremely… Continue reading Teaching English in Italy • Week One, Mondavio