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)
Climbing Dunn's River Falls was probably the most fun day I had whilst exploring Jamaica. So here's all the practical information you will need to do the same; plus the reasons why Dunn's River Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Jamaica. Aside from the beaches and Bob Marley's gaff, Dunn's River Falls is one… Continue reading Climbing Dunn’s River Falls, Jamaica (Aka Being a Real-Life Lara Croft)
The Cayman Islands are a Caribbean paradise with no shortage of beautiful beaches. For those arriving by cruise, here are the top things to do in Georgetown Grand Cayman. Having spent three months hopping about from island to island in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman (the largest of the Cayman Islands) is one place that stood… Continue reading Things to Do in Georgetown Grand Cayman – 5 top activities for docking in the Cayman Islands capital
How we spent four days in Stoupa, the sleepy Greek village which until recently has been completely off the radar for English visitors. Our first few days in the Peloponnese were spent in a Medieval castle perched on a rock in the sea; as one does. It was incredible, although considering Monemvasia is technically in… Continue reading Four Days in Stoupa: Our Introduction to Greece’s Mani Peninsula
Whether you're staying in Iceland for a while, or just docking for a day at a time like I did, the best way to get out and about in this stunning country is by car. Although buses run in between the major towns and villages, self drive tours in Iceland are without a doubt the… Continue reading A Northeast Iceland Road Trip to Godafoss and Myvatn (Or, Waterfalls, Thermal Pools and Surprise Nudity)
I am what is commonly known as A Massive Chicken. So to say I'm proud of myself for ziplining in Costa Rica is an understatement. Guys. My left shoulder is in serious pain- I can barely lift my arm above a 30 degree angle to my body. And this is mainly due to the fact… Continue reading Ziplining in Costa Rica. What a way to see the rainforest!
