Back in the day, whenever I found someone who said “I just love French films” or any phrase similar to that, I used to find my self involuntarily rolling my eyes – mostly becauseI knew (or at least I thought I knew) these people that only ever said that because somehow, the idea of being into French films made them … Continue Reading
There are so many beautiful places in Switzerland. The name alone conjures up thoughts of the finest chocolates, flashy watches, some hardcore neutrality and bank accounts with more zeros than you can imagine write. 💰 Yup, the Swiss have definitely got the luxury niche covered on all fronts but there’s so much more to Switzerland … Continue Reading
Cornwall is one of those areas in England that is just too beautiful to miss. Perched on the western leg of Great Britain, it’s one of the most southerly points in the UK. Best of all, there are so many amazing things to see in Cornwall that you’ll wanna go back again and again. From … Continue Reading
This tiny little island located in Devon in the UK is one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. Located at one of the lowest points you can get to in the UK, this tidal island is actually connected to the mainland at low tide and is truly the epitome of ideal British country living. Oh and … Continue Reading
The hike to Trolltunga can be quite tough but with views like these, it’s definitely worth it! Being one of the best hikes and scenic points in Norway, it really is an exhilarating place to visit. Once things for sure though, it’s not for the faint-hearted. 🗻 Trolltunga is a well over 1000 metres above … Continue Reading
There’s no beating around the bush here, Metéora is a stunning and completely unexpected find in the typically beautiful country of Greece. Thing is though – have you every heard of Metéora? I’m sure we all have pre-conceptions about what Greece actually is, right? The crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, the history in Athens or … Continue Reading
There’s going to be a new feature on the Hand Luggage Only website! WHOOP WHOOP!!! 😉 And it’s one that we hope you will find useful… Okay, this is very much new and we’re very open to suggestion on how to improve it as we go along but you know how I constantly go on and on … Continue Reading
There are so many incredible places in South America to explore! From the ancient sites of Peru, the gorgeous landscapes of Bolivia to the incredible hikes, too. Though these are all incredible, you certainly shouldn’t forget the best cities in South America to visit. Especially as they’re all so diverse and full of history. From … Continue Reading
It’s that time of the year again! The summer party holiday season is here (or around the corner for some). Holiday-time with friends and the general opportunity to let your hair down and de-stress coupled with the promise of having a crazy (in a good way) time with your friends is definitely one of the … Continue Reading
Mont Saint Michel is a tiny little commune on an island in France and is one of the prettiest places to visit in France. It’s Abbey is famous the world over and it probably comes as no surprise that Mont Saint Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage site (similar to the utterly gorgeous, Saint Emilion). … Continue Reading
This region of Norway is gorgeous, especially from the best viewpoint in Bergen. After our late lunch in Bryggen, we made our way to the Fløibanen station to take the funicular up to Mount Fløyen for the best view of all of Bergen! This view is particularly spectacular as the sun sets so make sure … Continue Reading
The inspiration behind this post comes from me trying to play this game with Lloyd over dinner in Lille and getting strange looks from him while he obsessed over his camembert! *Side note – I tasted the camembert and I have to admit – I get it, I wouldn’t have paid attention to myself if … Continue Reading
Even the very name invokes images of magic and fairytales. This is the kind of forest you imagine Red Riding Hood running through or where Snow White meets the Seven Dwarfs… There are so many reasons why this magical fairytale-esque forest should be visited in person and here are some of them! Image Via … Continue Reading
I absolutely love the UK so I may be a little bit biased but I genuinely feel like it has some of the nicest places to spend a summer (or winter) holiday. Unfortunately, a lot of places in the UK which offer a greatly different range of experiences and sights get easily over-looked for places … Continue Reading
