The Isles of Scilly are a little-known (and some may say, secret) gem in the UK. Only 30 miles or so from Great Britain, the islands are basked in a tropical haze that we can only ever wish for in London! Yes, you read that correctly, the islands are a tropical gem that is perfect … Continue Reading

France is an absolutely beautiful country to explore. With all the incredible places in Paris to see, beautiful spots in Provence and beautiful regions like Brittany, France has it all. This is even more true when it comes to the iconic chateaus and best castles in France that are dotted all across the country.  Over … Continue Reading

There are so many great reasons to visit Norway. In fact, I’d even go as far as saying it’s probably hard to find a reason not to! (Yup, even the cold isn’t an excuse as it gets incredibly warm in summer). Like other Nordic countries (here’s looking at you Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Denmark), Norway is one … Continue Reading

We’ve all been there, yeah? You’ve been longing to explore London, you’ve discovered where to find the best views in London and even planned which of the London markets to explore. That being said, you’ve got to visit London on a budget – after all, that money doesn’t come for free. Its happened to me … Continue Reading

And in particular, in Central Dalmatia! With over 1,000 islands, the Dinaric Alps and historic cities such as Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia is a destination that you’ll no doubt have considered visiting. If you’re anything like me the hardest thing you’ll surely come across is figuring out what you’ll have to leave out of your … Continue Reading

Istanbul is a real gem of a city to explore! Now, it may not be the capital of Turkey but, there’s a whole heap of amazing and some of the best things to do in Istanbul that are dotted far and wide across the city. A few moons ago, We had the best time exploring … Continue Reading

Snake charming is an ancient art form that most of us will have seen (or want to see) when travelling to Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia… to mention but a few. Snake charming itself has been around for thousands of years, with one of the earliest records going as far back as the Bible. Like I said earlier, we’re probably … Continue Reading

Valencia has been on our travel-radar for many, many years. After snoozing as soundly as sleeping beauty but snoring as loudly as a ‘Shrek’ style Ogre ;-), Yaya and I headed straight out for our first adventure of the day. Sailing a yacht around the Mediterranean coast. You can only imagine how excited this made … Continue Reading

San Francisco is such an amazing experience to explore, from its amazing history, its beautiful parklands and of course, its delicious food. That being said, it can be hard to whittle down a list of what to do in San Francisco when there are so many epic spots to see and free things to explore. … Continue Reading

There are not many Abbeys where you can fill up on delicious rum, get wolf-whistled in the forest gullies and learn how to play croquet so a trip to St. Nicholas Abbey Barbados definitely makes for a mandatory addition to your Bajan itinerary. The home of rum, Barbados has a range of distilleries that still … Continue Reading

One of the greatest things about cities like New York is its ability to bring every type of food, from every part of the globe. Just like London, New York City has a wealth of quirky restaurants that will not only leave your tastebuds zinging but seize the rest of your senses in strange but … Continue Reading

Look, there’s no beating around the bush, I’m in LOVE with this country! It’s an island that is as charming as it is beautiful, especially with all the best things to do in Barbados.  There really is so much to do on this wonderful Caribbean Island so don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a … Continue Reading

Ireland is such an amazing country! From its fairytale castles, the best hikes and incredible places in Ireland, it’s a total stunner of a place to explore. Over the last ten years, Dublin has totally transformed as an epic foodie city that’s just too good to miss. There’s been a huge surge in new restaurants, … Continue Reading

A visit to Paris, whether it’s for the first, second or fifteenth time will most likely include sites like The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral. That being said, there are heaps of secret spots in Paris to visit that are sometimes hidden in plain sight.  There are heaps of lesser-known places in Paris. … Continue Reading