When I started thinking about my summer holiday, Sicily definitely wasn’t forefront in my mind. In all honesty, it wasn’t there at all. I was looking into travelling Italy by car. During my research I ended up on forums that…
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HOW TO SEE ROME LIKE A LOCAL
There’s a reason why Rome is the “caput mundi” – it leaves you simply breathless. Its beauty and magnificence will let you feel dominated, and enchanted at the same time. Your first visit to Rome has some “musts” you cannot avoid:…
5 OF THE BEST ROOFTOP VIEWS IN PARIS
I’ve come to realise that the rooftops in Paris offer some of the most breathtaking views in Europe. This will probably not come as a surprise to you knowing that it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world….
BEYOND BERLIN: THE PERFECT WEEKEND IN DRESDEN AND BASTEI
During my recent trip to Berlin I wanted to make the most of the nice weather by not just seeing the famous sites and museums around the main city. After some online research and speaking to some local friends, I…
TOP TIPS FOR HIKING IN KJERAGBOLTEN AND PREIKESTOLEN, NORWAY
Norway is home to some amazing hikes with the most famous ones being: Kjeragbolten and Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock). These two spots are firmly placed on many travellers bucket lists and I was fortunate enough to manage both hikes on…
HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN VERONA
Verona is a charming little town in the North of Italy, known to tourists mostly as the hometown of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This autumn my boyfriend and I spent one day in Verona and found out that this “city…
TOP 12 BEST SKI RESORTS FOR FEMALE TRAVELERS
With winter upon us, many of you are probably thinking about planning your ski trips for the season. But with so many awesome ski resorts around the world, it’s hard to decide where to go. With this in mind, we’ve created…
THE 5 BEST PHOTO SPOTS IN CINQUE TERRE
The UNESCO World Heritage site, Cinque Terre (pronounced as CHINK-weh TAY-reh) on the Italian Riviera coastline, has recently become a popular tourist destination in Italy and one of the most photographed too. Cinque Terre, which means the land of five…
HOW TO SEE NORWAY IN 4 DAYS
Norway is a beautiful country, and with some planning it’s possible to see the top highlights over a long weekend. There is much to do and see in Norway, but if your vacation time is limited, I’ll show you how…
WHY YOU SHOULD RENT A CAR IN ICELAND
I recently went to Iceland with my best friend for five days in October. Our best discovery? Rent a car! The freedom of having your own car allows you to explore outside of the main city of Reykjavik. Sure, there’s…
SEE THE BEST OF SWITZERLAND WITH THESE 5 WALKS
When it comes to seeing the heart of a city or town, I’m a big believer that it’s best done on foot. I spent two weeks in Europe this spring, and in just a few days, Switzerland stole my heart….
HOT AIR BALLOONING IN CAPPADOCIA
By now you’ve probably seen incredible photos of colourful hot air balloons soaring above a rocky, desert type landscape and although you might not know exactly where in the world these were taken, you’ve added it to your bucket list. Well…