It’s no secret that I love wine – not in a fancy ‘I know what I’m talking about’ way or anything, just in the way that I really really like wine. It’s also no secret amongst the people who…
Oh wow. I hope you’re ready for a rant ladies and gentlemen, because a rant is exactly what you’re going to get. The topic of this post may seem a little out of place on this blog – I…
Palermo, Sicily. The rugged capital of Italy’s southernmost island, and not somewhere that makes it onto the Italian itinerary of most travellers. When I visited Palermo in July 2019, I initially only planned on staying for 3 days, but…
‘Overtourism’ is a bit of a buzzword in the travel community at the minute. I recently attended the Traverse Travel Blogging Conference in Italy and a panel discussion on the final day focused largely on overtourism and what we,…
Pretty much everyone has heard of Krakow, but the vast majority of people either see Krakow as merely a base for visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps, or as a cheap boozy holiday destination. Now I won’t lie to you…
If you’ve ever seen a photograph of Kotor, Montenegro then chances are it’s been taken from THAT viewpoint, overlooking the Bay of Kotor, or Boka Bay. You know, this one. Hiking up to Kotor Fortress is definitely one of…
By far my favourite thing about Lviv, Ukraine, was the abundance of quirky and unique restaurants, coffee shops and bars dotted around the city. During my time in Lviv, I tried to visit as many as I could, and…
Before I visited Palermo, Sicily, I hadn’t heard anything good. ‘It’s big, it’s ugly and it’s dirty,’ was all that people said to me. Great, I thought. I hate big cities and ugly architecture, and while a bit of…
Sometimes I arrive in a place and I just know. I know that this is somewhere that could steal my heart. That it is somewhere where I could quite happily buy an old but charming apartment and spend my…
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8 Practical Safety Tips for Travel in Southeast Asia!
Southeast Asia is a popular destination for first-time travellers. The stunning beaches, infamous Full Moon Parties and budget-friendly accommodation make it an obvious place for millions of backpackers to begin their travels, and as travel bloggers continue to promote…
