The United Kingdom has a whole heap of gorgeous towns, sleepy little villages and vibrant cities to explore! Yeah, I know I’m biased (being a Brit myself) but there’s so much to see across our beautiful islands. From sunny spots in the south of England to ancient villages that have stood for over a thousand … Continue Reading
Take a look, below, at some of the best cities to travel for the ultimate foodie! You’ll be stuffed. 1.) Oaxaca, Mexico The culinary destination of Mexico, Oaxaca packs in so much more than food. It’s a truly alternative holiday destination for most Mexico-holiday-planners, chock-a-block with stunning sights yet well renowned across the land for … Continue Reading
1.) Paris was originally a Roman city called “Lutetia” 2.) Spain is the largest producer of Bananas in Europe 3.) Portugal is the oldest country in Europe 4.) ‘Big Ben’ is not the name of the famous clock tower at London’s Houses of Parliament The tower itself is called the Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is … Continue Reading
The hike to Trolltunga can be quite tough but with views like these, it’s definitely worth it! Being one of the best hikes and scenic points in Norway, it really is an exhilarating place to visit. Once things for sure though, it’s not for the faint-hearted. 🗻 Trolltunga is a well over 1000 metres above … Continue Reading
This is an awkward one. The political realities of where this is located (Crimea) make it very tricky to visit (or even to recommend visiting) but as you can tell from the photos below, this castle is dramatically beautiful! [image via] [image via] [image via] [image via] [image via] [image via] [image via]
The midnight sun, for the uninitiated, is a phenomenon in which the sun just won’t quit! 🙂 Not the most scientific of definitions but it pretty much sums it all. The midnight sun happens around the middle of summer and the sun just stays out and never sets. Best part about it? You get so … Continue Reading
Puerto Rico! The name alone conjures up images of chilled island life, tropical beauty and colourfully interesting culture (“colourfully interesting” might not be an actual phrase but you get my drift). As popular as all the incredible places in Puerto Rico is with US travellers (it’s a US Territory after all) that only just started … Continue Reading
It’s high time to get the summer holiday plans in gear and, inspired by the amazing colourful selection of summer essentials over at Kapten & Sons, we’ve put together an equally colourful, tried and tested selection of the very best places you need to add to your summer plans this year. Seeing as we’ve got … Continue Reading
Although Europe is pretty small (as continents go), there’s a whole heap of beautiful, diverse and totally stunning countries that are just too amazing to miss. That being said, it can be tough to whittle down a manageable list of the best places to visit in Europe during your trip. After all, you won’t be … Continue Reading
A huge part of why you visit the Galapagos Islands is definitely to see the animals! For starters, almost all of the animals you find in the Galapagos Islands can only ever be found on these islands. Then there’s also the fact that this island is key to Charles Darwin’s Theory of evolution. These islands were visited … Continue Reading
There’s nothing quite like a jagged, beautiful and dramatic coast! Something about it just inspires fear and awe in a strange mix. There are definitely a whole lot of beautiful places to visit in Europe but the coast, with the Atlantic ocean constantly hammering away at it, is easily one of the most dramatic places … Continue Reading
You could say I’m biased about Wales. You wouldn’t be wrong either. Wales is an absolute beauty and having lived there for so many years, I’ve gotten to know and explore this beauty first hand. Indeed, some of the best hikes in Wales once completed will leave you equally as biased as I am about … Continue Reading
Winter is the time of year that tends to be a little dark, wet, cold and gloomy! That being said, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there’s a heap of the best places in winter that make for a gorgeous experience. From places like; Lapland to Banff National Park, there’s a ton of the … Continue Reading
Growing up, watercolours used to seem so amateurish to me. Probably because this was the first medium I tried to use to paint and as you probably already know, I am a terrible painter/artist. I can’t draw, I can’t really paint and even if you asked me to draw a dog now, I’m pretty sure … Continue Reading
