Just north of Dallas in Texas, the state of Oklahoma is a totally great place to visit not just because of the cities, but because of all the best things to do in Oklahoma dotted all across the beautiful countryside. It’s a state that has a little bit of something for everyone.  Whether you’re driving … Continue Reading

Right outside Copenhagen’s Rosenborg Castle (and on the way to Nyhavn) is a rather beautiful park that’s perfect for lazy afternoons in the city. As it was Saturday, the park was a hive of activity; everyone friendly, laughing and having a great time! I love visiting a new city and instantly feeling welcome. That’s something … Continue Reading

Okay, so Las Vegas isn’t everyone’s cup of tea! It’s the kind of city that people either love or hate; there seems to be no in between. That being said, there is a heap of the best things to do in Las Vegas that are dotted all across the city.  Honestly, Las Vegas is the … Continue Reading

Nestled in the midwestern region of the US, Minnesota is a state that sometimes gets overlooked for more “well-known” states, like; Florida, California or New York. That being said, there’s a heap of best places in Minnesota that are incredible to see and well worth visiting during a trip. You see, one of the great … Continue Reading

There’s no beating around the bush, there are so many beautiful places in Italy to see. It’s one of my favourite countries to just hop in a car, train, rickshaw and just explore. There’s something I just love about getting to Italy, with a loose plan (and Google Maps) in hand and just exploring some … Continue Reading

Geneva is a gorgeous city, one that’s filled with mountains of chocolate, some incredible history and a water jet that’ll put any fireman’s hose to shame. Surrounded by the Alps to the south, the city is a perfect place to begin your adventure in Switzerland. After many years of itching to visit, we finally made it … Continue Reading

Love or hate them… we all tend to either make them, break them or try our best to ignore everything about them! Whatever your feelings on the matter, New Year’s resolutions are about to be shoved down your throat quicker than last Malteser in the pack. 🙂 I’m gonna go out on a whim here … Continue Reading

A road trip is an incredible way to see a country, especially when taking in some of the best places in Britain to visit. You see, one of the best things about our country is the vast amount of diverse regions like the Cotswolds, cool cities and incredible national parks that we have. It’s totally … Continue Reading

We’re going skiing!!! And yes – you read that right! 🙂 We’re off skiing in Austria very soon and I’m particularly excited about this. Well, my friends (also known as, my enablers) recently suggested going skiing and within a few hours of toying with the idea, plans were made and bookings confirmed! So here’s where I … Continue Reading

Yup, I’m a biased Brit that loves our gorgeous island! We’re so fortunate to live around such a diverse mix of beautiful natural landmarks and pretty places dotted all across the country. There really is a whole heap of the best places in Great Britain to visit that I’m sure you’ll love.  Great Britain has … Continue Reading

Part of the Five Great Lakes area in between Canada and the United States, Lake Erie is huge! Crossing international borders and with over 700-miles of coastlines, there’s a heap of the best things to do around Lake Erie, especially stateside!   Driving from New York City to Los Angeles, I spent a good amount of … Continue Reading

Now if you’ve been keeping up with the goings-on on Hand Luggage Only, you’ll probably remember when I said I’d just booked a stay at the Marina Bay Sands for a mini staycation in Singapore. Yes, I know it’s kinda indulgent especially as I live not far from here (I could see my house from … Continue Reading

After our galavant the evening before, I thought it best to have a lie-in… one of those indulgent mornings where you just lay in bed and hoping that someone has already made you a brew before you open your eyes. *P.S., That brew never came! 🙁 After a lazy minute (or 60, to be more precise), I figured … Continue Reading

Wales is a totally stunning country to explore, especially with it having one of my favourite coastlines in all of Great Britain. With towering cliffs, white sandy bays and hidden coves – there’s a heap of the best beaches in Wales dotted all across the shore.  Honestly, it doesn’t matter if you’re visiting places in … Continue Reading