Latvia was never a country on my radar, but I spent a weekend in Riga for the Women in Travel Summit and fell in love quickly. The architecture is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the Latvian’s connection to nature is something to be admired. A city break in Riga, Latvia, is one of the …
How to Spend a Weekend in Riga – The Perfect City Break in Riga Read More »
If you’re hankering for a winter city break, Athens may not be the first place that springs to mind. The cities of Prague, Krakow, and Budapest are all considered Christmassy destinations (and let’s not forget Germany’s world famous Christmas Markets!), but visiting Athens in December is less of an obvious choice. However, having just returned …
Visiting Hamburg in winter is not top of most people’s to-do lists. Hamburg may be the second-largest city in Germany, but many travellers looking for winter city breaks tend to forgo Hamburg in favour of cities like Berlin or Munich, leading to Hamburg getting overlooked. However, after recently visiting Hamburg in December, I can promise …
Hamburg in Winter – What to Do, Where to Go, and How Cold Is It?! Read More »
Smack bang in the centre of Hamburg’s infamous red light district lies St Pauli, the Christmas Market with a difference. Situated on the Reeperbahn, also known as Hamburg’s ‘mile of sin,’ the Santa Pauli ‘XXXmas’ Market is a Christmas Market dedicated to all things sensual, and in 2023, after talking about it for years, I …
Santa Pauli – The Hamburg Christmas Market with a Naughty Twist Read More »
After living in Valencia for a year, it’s safe to say that I’m rather acquainted with the city and its various neighbourhoods. Most people visiting Valencia spend their time exclusively in the Old Town, which is comprised of six neighbourhoods (El Mercat, El Pilar, La Seu, La Xerea, and Sant Francesc, and El Carmen). However, those …
A Guide to Ruzafa, Valencia’s Hipster Neighbourhood (Russafa Valencia) Read More »
Christmas Markets in Portugal?! The two aren’t normally seen as the usual combination – sun, sea and beaches are what most travellers think of when heading to southern Europe! However, if you’re planning to visit Portugal during the festive season, you’ll be pleasantly surprised of what’s on offer during this joyful period. From ice rinks …
