skinny palm trees at sunset on kuaui
Hawaii, USA

Kauai Solo Travel Guide- Three Days on the ‘Garden Island’ of Hawaii

Travelling to Hawaii alone- particularly when it comes to Kauai solo travel- isn't really the done thing. This is the island of couples retreats and honeymoons galore. But that definitely does not mean you should write off a solo trip to Hawaii- it is 100% possible to explore this stunning island on your own, and… Continue reading Kauai Solo Travel Guide- Three Days on the ‘Garden Island’ of Hawaii

visiting inside the Palau de la Música Catalana
Europe, Spain

The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem.  Oh. My. Days. If… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

Norwegian fjord cruise through Andalsnes
Europe, Norway

Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital

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

Europe, France

3 Days in Bordeaux – solo travel in the south of France

4 nights, and a total of 3 days in Bordeaux, was the perfect amount of time to spend in the city. Although solo travel to Bordeaux might not be particularly common, it's definitely a brilliant city to explore on your own. Bordeaux, world famous producer of wines since roughly the 8th century, is perhaps one… Continue reading 3 Days in Bordeaux – solo travel in the south of France

the Ionian Sea
Canary Islands, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, UK

A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017

I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017

pastel streets of the Alfama district
Europe, Portugal

What NOT to do in Lisbon • I made these mistakes so you don’t have to

What not to do in Lisbon. (You'll thank me later.) Our ship sailed into Lisbon one midday in April, gliding underneath a red suspension bridge which looked suspiciously similar to the Golden Gate Bridge, and past the Statue of Christ the King (ie, not Christ the Redeemer as they have hanging out in Brazil) overlooking… Continue reading What NOT to do in Lisbon • I made these mistakes so you don’t have to