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

beautiful Croatian water in Dalmatia
Croatia, Europe

Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches

Stiniva Cove is a stunningly pretty beach on the Croatian island of Vis. It’s not easy to reach, but that’s what makes a visit to Stiniva even more special- and rewarding. Here’s how to get to Stiniva Cove, officially one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches.  *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small… Continue reading Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches

a yellow fortress in Funchal Madeira
Europe, Portugal

Things to do in Funchal, Madeira

Funchal, on the Portuguese island of Madeira, is a port city filled with the scent of flowers and fruit, and people bustling here there and everywhere. Although there are plenty of visitors to Madeira who can spend time slowly exploring the place, there are just as many who arrive on cruise ships, with only a… Continue reading Things to do in Funchal, Madeira

A guide to hiking Cap Noir, Réunion
Africa, Réunion

Cap Noir and La Roche Verre Bouteille- the most magical hike in Réunion

Hiking Cap Noir and La Roche Verre Bouteille on the French island of Réunion was one of the most breathtaking experiences I had in the Indian Ocean. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. We left the cruise port in Réunion on… Continue reading Cap Noir and La Roche Verre Bouteille- the most magical hike in Réunion