Austria is an incredible country to explore (and one I wished I’d travelled around much sooner). That being said, it’s never too late to find an exciting and new country to explore. Now, we had visited Austria to go Skiing in Zell am See (which was amazing). The only thing is – I didn’t feel … Continue Reading
Day two in Vancouver! Technically, it’s day 3 but jet lag got the best of the very first day so Day 2 it is. Like I said, before, breakfast at the Shangri La Hotel in Vancouver is something of an event. It’s not something you rush – there’s no buffet – everything is made to … Continue Reading
One place I’d always wanted to visit in Norway was Tromso. It’s one of the highest places you can visit – not just in Europe but in the world, so much so that it’s in the Arctic circle! Unlike other parts of the Arctic circle, there’s no chance of you running into polar bears here … Continue Reading
There’s no doubt by now that you’ve seen us banging on about how beautiful the Scottish Highlands are and how much we loved our visit. From the stunning beauty of the Cairngorms, foraging for seaweed for lunch, the Wester Ross Trail and driving part of the North Coast 500. Honestly, there are so many places … Continue Reading
Heads up – this is a pretty long (and very photo heavy post) so you might wanna grab a cuppa tea (or a glass of wine? No judgement) before you get started! (*As I’m currently writing this in Ireland I’ve got a pint of Guinness in front of me so I bid you a virtual … Continue Reading
I’ve got a total soft spot for Greece… from the stunning Greek Islands like; Santorini, Mykonos, Samos and Skiathos, to more hidden areas that are just as charming but that little bit lesser-known, Greece has it all! Now, I’m no stranger to the fact that my love of Greek food has a lot to do … Continue Reading
From Yaya: Let me start by first introducing the newest member of the Hand Luggage Only team. Henry! I know you’re here for the amazing La Mercè festival in Barcelona, so I’ll keep things brief. Henry is a new addition to the Hand Luggage Only team (as I mentioned before) and will be popping in … Continue Reading
This is a contentious one. 🙂 Austria has absolutely no shortage of absolutely stunning natural sights so you’re bound to find somewhere else say their valley is more beautiful but when you beauty is so renowned that it’s been award UNESCO World Heritage status, you kinda know you got that title in the bag! Despite … Continue Reading
After a brilliant night’s sleep at Weingut Holzapfel-Prandtauerhof and a relatively rushed breakfast (might have slightly over-slept…), we headed out to explore the Wachau in the best way possible – by hiking through it. The World Heritage trail is one of the best hiking routes in the Wachau Valley. It’s one beautiful view after the … Continue Reading
Arriving into Mühlviertler Alm, after leaving the rather impressive Melk Abbey, was something of an eye-opener – in part because it’s not a part of Austria I knew much about; but mostly because it looks nothing like the idea of Austria I had in mind. Here you’ve got stunning rolling hills, which look even amazing … Continue Reading
I’m a sucker for a good bit of festive cheer, especially when that centres around the best Christmas markets in Europe to explore. There’s something about the smell of all the stalls, the sugared almonds, the music and the piping-hot Glühwein that makes it all seem so Christmassy. Nowadays, visiting some of the best Christmas … Continue Reading
Japan is an incredible country to visit. With thousands of years of history, bustling cities like Tokyo, iconic train hotels and more serene island getaways, Japan is a country that’s got a little something for everyone who visits. Now, this all well and good, but it can be totally daunting when finding the very best … Continue Reading
There are some places across Europe that just seem under-rated, not because of how popular/unpopular they are or even because of how beautiful (or otherwise) they are but instead because of how familiar they’ve become. Corfu is one of those! This is especially with all the best things to do in Corfu that are dotted … Continue Reading
For the longest time, I’d always wanted to fully explore the Highlands of Scotland! Like not just a quick drive-by or popping in for a few hours but actually taking time to explore it slowly, drive through it, stop off for tea and lunch in little villages, gorge on all the delicious seafood… …I wanted … Continue Reading
