Every time I arrive in Sweden it's just in time for a different annual food-based event. Either I can detect food from all the way back in England (it's possible) or there are continually food-based events occurring here. In any case, here is a quick run-down of what to eat in Sweden, featuring all the Scandinavian… Continue reading What to Eat in Sweden • The Good, the Bad and the Smelly
Is Greece safe for solo female travellers? My own personal experience is that without a shadow of a doubt, Greece is very, very safe. In fact, it's one of my favourite countries to visit alone. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you.… Continue reading Is Greece safe for solo female travellers?
The hodgepodge of whitewashed stone houses and blue-domed churches looks like it's been peeled straight off of a postcard. Moulded into, and out of the cliffside, balancing in layers above the vivid sea and connected by a web of smooth marble footpaths. If you're tempted to just take a few glamorous snaps in front of… Continue reading What to do in Oía • The crown of Santorini
Ammoudi Beach is easy to miss, because it's tricky to reach. But whether you're a thrill-seeker in search of the best cliff jumping spot in Santorini, or are simply after a swim and a sun-tan (I fall into the latter group, soz folks), this unique little corner of the island is gorgeous and downright wonderful.… Continue reading Ammoudi Beach • The best cliff jumping spot in Santorini
Akrotiri Beach Santorini; a place where you're technically not supposed to go, but plenty do anyway. I visited Santorini one August (potentially the worst time to visit the island, but I had an absolute blast anyway), and hiked from the red sand beach to the sleepy village of Akrotiri, which seems a million miles away… Continue reading Akrotiri Beach Santorini • Red sand and turquoise sea
We all know about Oía and Fira with their sugar-cube houses and cliffside perces, but did you ever hear of Pyrgos, Santorini? This beautiful village is hands down, my favourite place to stay in Santorini. Santorini, Greece. Island of whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and (these days), insta-photoshoots galore. Fira, the island's capital, and the little… Continue reading Pyrgos Santorini • Hidden gem of the Cyclades
Santorini sunsets are on the bucket list of travellers across the world; hundreds of thousands of people flock to the little island every year to gather on the volcanic cliffs and marvel as the sun goes to sleep. And this is for excellent reason, pals! Sunset in Santorini is almost guaranteed to be stunning, with… Continue reading Best views in Santorini • Where to watch the sunset in Santorini Greece
Contrary to popular belief, it's more than possible to visit Santorini on a budget. And although my first visit to the island was for a mere three days- and all by myself- I still got a tonne out of my stay in this Cycladic paradise. Here's why you need to visit Santorini even if your… Continue reading How to Visit Santorini on a Budget
Getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens might not be the quickest method of travel, but there's something exquisitely beautiful about skimming across the turquoise Aegean Sea back to mainland Greece. Somehow flying in a plane just doesn't quite compare. Here's everything you need to know about getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens yourself,… Continue reading The Ferry From Santorini to Athens
I'd like to think that when it comes to travelling in the USA, I'm pretty well-versed. I spent several months backpacking across the United States with my ex boyfriend, spending the majority of our time by chance in the South. (I say 'by chance' because we pretty much decided the route spontaneously as we went.)… Continue reading Lost in Translation in North Carolina – Sweet Tea, Steel Magnolias and Shagging Lessons
