Tips and recommendations for travel around the world, from someone who's been to 45 countries and counting!
Wiltshire is a beautiful county in the south west of England. There are so many things to do in Wiltshire. Despite that, it often doesn’t get the same attention as neighbouring Somerset! As a resident of Wiltshire, I’m here to make sure you get the most out of your visit to this beautiful county. It’s …
Bath is one of England’s must visit cities. Away from the hectic delights of London, England (and the wider UK) has much to offer. Bath is a city that can’t be missed. The array of history on offer, from Roman times right through to the Georgian houses where Bridgerton is filmed, make Bath a must-see …
Porto is one of Europe’s most glorious city break destinations. Unlike its sister-city Lisbon, Porto didn’t suffer any major historical disasters. This means it’s retained its mediaeval charm. Lisbon was rebuilt after a major earthquake and fire in 1755. As a result, it echoes the architecture of Paris and London. But Porto’s steep, narrow streets …
Skiathos is a beautiful Greek island in the Sporades island group. It doesn’t have the party reputation of some Greek islands. It’s definitely one of the quieter choices you can make for your holiday. A trip to Skiathos is all about relaxation and exploring – both on the islands and across it’s neighbours. How to …
Where is Skiathos? Skiathos is a relatively small island in the Greek Sporades island group. It’s further north than some Greek islands you might have visited before – north of Athens and in line with the boot of Italy. Other Greek islands, such as Crete and Rhodes are much further south. This impacts the weather …
Why go to Montenegro? Montenegro is undoubtedly one of Europe’s hidden gems, with relatively few tourists from western Europe heading to it’s beautiful old towns and sandy beaches. It’s a small country and pretty easy to travel around, so you can spend a week seeing the main sights with only a few hours travel in …
Brasov is a beautiful city in Romania, about 2 hours from Bucharest. Well worth a visit, with picturesque squares and a lively cafe scene, Brasov has a new airport ready to become a must-do European city break. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it’s a paradise for history and nature lovers, as you can visit Dracula’s castle, …
Is Brasov worth visiting? Brasov is hands down one of Europe’s hidden gems. This is true of Romania as a whole, which sees relatively few tourists beyond the inevitable stag nights, but Brasov and the surrounding areas are an unknown paradise of fairy tale architecture, spectacular views and cultural treats. Is Brasov safe? I found …
Why visit Montenegro? Montenegro is one of Europe’s hidden gems. It’s a tiny country tucked away between Albania, Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina and isn’t part of the European Union. It remains relatively undiscovered by European tourists and is less commercialised than other mainstream destinations. Perched just opposite the heel of Italy, Montenegro is stunningly …