One the final morning of my week-long trip to Croatia, I awoke to the most amazing view ever from my hotel room balcony at Villa Dvor. I’d arrived late the night before, slightly sozzled with that good Croatia wine from dinner and so hadn’t really paid attention to my surroundings before promptly falling asleep! The … Continue Reading
Before I even get started, I’d just like to say – Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries we’ve had the pleasure of visiting this year. Morning drives (which usually means a quick nap for me – I’m a sucker for naps when someone else is driving) were so different here as your eyes … Continue Reading
I found out about this place a couple of weeks ago and I can’t seem to get it out of my head! Rightfully so as it’s a rather interesting concept and nice spin on an old favourite. What is it? Hotel Gotham in Manchester. It is exactly what it sounds like. A hotel themed on the … Continue Reading
Rome, Milan Florence and Venice all have their charm when exploring Italy. In truth, they attract visitors the world over every year to come in droves to see them and marvel at their sights (and that’s great). Though, some of the most beautiful villages in Italy to visit also end up being some of the … Continue Reading
This is one of those posts that took on a life of its own. It was just one of those days when you find yourself wandering around London with absolutely no plans whatsoever. The sun was shining (which, no matter how sunny it gets all summer, is still a big deal) and so I decided … Continue Reading
Scotland is a totally beautiful country to visit! From the big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow to the smaller coves and dramatic mountains of the Highlands, it’s totally stunning. That being said, there’s also a heap of the best islands in Scotland that you should definitely consider, too. With places like the Isle of Skye … Continue Reading
One of the best ways to get better at any skill you’re passionate about learning is to constantly immerse yourself with various sources of inspiration. If you’re an aspiring singer, listen to great singers and immerse yourself in great music, likewise if you’re an aspiring writer, dancer, athlete or whatever else your passion is – find ways to … Continue Reading
There are around fifty countries nestled within the borders of Europe! That, alone, makes for a lot of countries to explore. Now, you’ve got the big-hitting countries like; England, Germany and France to visit but you’ve also got a heap of the best small countries in Europe that are incredible to explore. Honestly, there are … Continue Reading
A Burns night and the Burns poem is a national institution and something I became accustomed to during my time at university in St. Andrews, Scotland. Plus, the whole of Fife is stunning, so that made it really easy to fall in love with. It’s something that is celebrated with great flair and affection in … Continue Reading
Yup, Up Helly Aa is as fierce as it looks. Hoards of angry Vikings and their burning ships surround the Shetland Islands on an annual basis; bringing mayhem to the local community that just can’t get rid of those pesky Vikings. Or, so I assume if we had lived 1,200 years ago. It’s one epic … Continue Reading
There’s definitely something about in the air when you’re by the seaside that leaves you absolutely knackered by the end of the day. It may also be in part due to the fact that everything is so picturesque (and the weather is so amazing) that you end up spending every minute exploring the length and … Continue Reading
Paris is a beautiful city to explore, there are so many incredible places to see, markets to visit and, of course, the views from the Eiffel Tower. Best of all, you can see lots of these things to do on a weekend in Paris. All are pretty easy to find and really fun to see. … Continue Reading
New Orleans is one of those incredible cities that you don’t forget easily. Its buzzing energy and (without sounding too corny) its soul seem to stay with you long after you leave. I stayed a few short days in New Orleans, before heading west too, “Houston, Texas… baby!” (Sorry, I couldn’t resist a Beyonce song … Continue Reading
As you may have noticed on our instagram lately, I have been experimenting with a lot of different styles of photography – particularly so with regards to the editing of the photos. In the past, I’ve had a clear idea how exactly I would like to have my photos look but lately, I’ve decided to … Continue Reading
