One of the biggest things I learnt this past weekend visiting Gipuzkoa is that the Basque language is very different from Spanish (or indeed French). I’d been to Spain quite a few times in the past and so I assumed that I would be able to throw around all the Spanish phrases I’d learned (which … Continue Reading
Truth be told, there are so many incredible free things to do in Berlin that you’ll be spoilt for choice. This is especially true if you’re looking to explore some of the cities histories, markets and culture. Now, for me, this is one of the main reasons why I love the city so much. It … Continue Reading
Road trips have long since been a mainstay of travel and are always a great way to pack in as many sights as possible. In fact, visiting the Highlands of Scotland is incredible and you’ll be spoilt for choice of places to see. Although they’re quite synonymous with the US, Scotland is giving the US … Continue Reading
Just like we named our blog… Yaya and I always travel with “Hand Luggage Only”… Although we have broken our rules on a few, exceptional cases! One was when we headed to see the Northern Lights in Iceland and our camera equipment wouldn’t fit in the cabin of the aircraft! The other time was all … 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
The Scilly Isles are one of those ‘secret’ destinations that not many people hear about, but that’s gotta’ change! It seems like us Brits have been keeping this beauty spot to our selves, sorry! ☺ Situated 30 miles or so, off Cornwall – this archipelago of Atlantic islands are a truly spectacular wonder for a … Continue Reading
Chiba always reminds me of friends/friendship but not for the reasons you’d think. My friend is called Chiba (it’s actually his surname) and so whenever I think of the city, I tend to think of one person. That is perhaps the most random beginning to any blog post but hopefully, the rest of it is … Continue Reading
First things first – what are the big 5? The big 5 are – African Elephants, Black/White Rhinoceros, Lions, Leopards and Buffalos. I’ve always been fascinated by animals and so the idea that there are just 5 key animals to focus on when you’re on safari is something that I’ve always found to be a … Continue Reading
No visit will be complete without seeing some of the stunning works of Antonio Gaudi in Barcelona. Celebrated across the globe, Gaudi’s style has heavily influenced Barcelona, but also its people and architectural design throughout Spain and the rest of the world. And you can see a handful of his buildings in Barcelona itself! If you’ve … Continue Reading
Budapest has a long and vibrant history of entertaining and delighting its visitors with beautiful buildings, ancient history and a charm that’s second to none. Best of all, there are so many of the very best places to visit in Budapest dotted all across the city. From the famous, quirky, and historical to the downright … 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
Croatia is a totally stunning country in Europe to explore. It’s the kind of place that’s filled with the most beautiful places in Croatia and historic cities, like that of Dubrovnik, that is stunning to visit. That being said, there are also a few other things that make Croatia so special; and that’s its islands. … Continue Reading
Now, although Whitechapel has had quite a dark spell in history, it’s now one of the most up-and-coming areas in London. With some pretty fun and easily some of the best things to do in Whitechapel dotted all across the neighbourhood, it’s a great place to explore for a few hours when in London. You … Continue Reading
Slovenia is a relatively small European country that is nestled between the Italian, Croatian, Hungarian and Austrian countries that make up this pretty region of Europe. There are lots of things to see, do and of course eat in Slovenia, making this a perfect place to spend a holiday or even include on a road trip in Europe. … Continue Reading
