McWay Falls on a Big Sur road trip
California, USA

The Big Sur Road Trip : Ticking off the California Bucket List

Ever since I took the Coast Starlight train from LA to Oakland, it was one of my ultimate number one goals in life to go on a Big Sur road trip. For those non-USA folk, Big Sur is renowned as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, and the Pacific Coast Highway runs… Continue reading The Big Sur Road Trip : Ticking off the California Bucket List

Looking at the view from Boca do Inferno
Europe, Portugal

One Day in the Azores

Do you ever have one of those days that you just feel AMAZINGLY LUCKY AND HAPPY ALL DAY LONG? My one day in The Azores Islands in Portugal was one of those days for me- combining a stunning road trip through the island of São Miguel, with delicious food and some downright wonderful company. *This… Continue reading One Day in the Azores

tree with stormy sky in the Mallorca countryside
Europe, Spain

Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx

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

Summer in Iceland at Holt Beach
Europe, Iceland

Summer in Iceland: One Day in Ísafjördur and Flateyri

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

Europe, Greece

Four Days in Stoupa: Our Introduction to Greece’s Mani Peninsula

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

the view of the rooftops of Monemvasia
Europe, Greece

Things to Do in Monemvasia, Greece (The most magical town of all)

There are plenty of intriguing things to do in Monemvasia, one of the most incredible Greek villages I've visited to this day. After a few days alone in Santorini, the tiny town of Monemvasia was the first stop on our Grecian road trip for me and my pal Rachel. Located in the South East of… Continue reading Things to Do in Monemvasia, Greece (The most magical town of all)