Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea not far from the coast of Catalonia. While the island itself is renowned as a hotspot for German and English holidaymakers, I hadn't really heard much about the capital city- but it's a hugely intriguing places. If you're after the… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands
I'd read a few guides on this beautiful national park in Croatia while researching our trip. But in hindsight I'm wondering how many of them were a completely honest guide to Krka National Park? *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the reader. Pinterest, Instagram and… Continue reading Krka National Park, Croatia (Expectation v Reality, and the problem with #instatravel)
There is an actual telephone box beach in Antigua! Whilst I might not have been to all 365 beaches on the island, Dickenson Bay beach is without a doubt one of the best beaches in Antigua. Hands up who else remembers the days of telephone boxes!? In England these red-painted booths are iconic, and as… Continue reading Best Beaches in Antigua • The Telephone Box at Dickenson Bay Beach
Florence at any time of year is exquisitely beautiful. Its streets are filled with elegant architectural masterpieces holding artistic treasures galore. But Florence in winter, even in the freezing cold bleak midwinter, has a special kind of magic about it. I was rather on the sad side when I realised that that day when we… Continue reading Florence in Winter • A day trip from Livorno
Not only is Notre-Dame de la Garde a stunning landmark- which can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city- but it's also the official 'sailors church' in Marseille. The inside is an absolute nautical treasure trove. From just about any spot in the French city of Marseille, it's possible to spot the silhouette… Continue reading The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille
Visiting an Emberá village in Panama was one of the most interesting things I got to do during my entire time in Panama. To meet indigenous people who live so differently from the way I'm used to living back in England, in the setting of their rainforest home, was an experience I'll never forget. *This… Continue reading Visiting an Emberá Village in Panama
The all time best free things to do and places to see in Berlin. (Other than my pal's house, because that doesn't count.) We're talking hotspots here, people, hotspots. I LOVED Berlin, and I'll tell you this for free (get it, for free!?)- I wasn't expecting to. In a slightly macabre way, what makes this… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)
When I declared to anyone on the ship who would listen that I was 'soooo excited' that we were docking for one day in Naples, I mostly heard back replies along the lines of 'I hate Naples, it's a dangerous place,' 'I won't bother getting off the ship that day,' and 'Naples is dirty.' In… Continue reading A Winter Day in Naples
Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway
The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
