Winter is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere right now and as cold and somewhat frustrating as it can be sometimes, this is the best time of the year to have a fairly unique holiday experience and visit some places across the world that quite literally get transformed by winter into a winter paradise of … Continue Reading
Now when you’re in Geiranger, even if you’re not much of hiker (like myself), one thing you have to do is take a trek to a waterfall called Storseterfossen. Why do you have to go to Storseterfossen? Well, its pretty simple really – Storseterfossen is an amazingly powerful waterfall, high up in the mountains that … Continue Reading
You didn’t think we’d head off into the New Year without a round up of 2015 now, did you? 😉 This year on Hand Luggage Only has been quite special in so many ways – we’ve gotten to travel to so many amazing destinations, made so many new friends, eaten so many delicious meals, had so … Continue Reading
The Faroe Islands has to be one of the best countries in the world to discover a piece of the world’s unspoilt natural beauty. Its dramatic landscapes, cloud-scraping peaks and stunning wildlife will without a doubt leave you in awe! Just like visits to other natural sites across the world, every trip (and what you’ll be … Continue Reading
It is one of those big life decisions, proposing to your partner! It’s exciting, nerve-racking and loving. Though, like any great plan, you’ll need to do a little digging to find the best places to propose across the world. This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the very best places to propose … Continue Reading
It probably comes as no surprise that our continent has a pretty vast amount of the best places in Europe to explore. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that it’s tough to whittle down a list that’s just the best places. We’re talking beautiful and historic European cities, jaw-droppingly stunning mountains and even … Continue Reading
Taking photos when you travel can be so much fun. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see these things in person (with or without the photography element). However, taking nice photos of the day is almost like an instant ticket to take you back to these places you visited and the adventures you’ve had. … Continue Reading
It’s finally here! Today is the day where we leave London Town to complete our Nordics 48 Hour challenge! To say we are excited in an understatement! 🙂 Our challenge all came about when the awesomely adventurous team at Scandic Hotels asked us if we thought we could complete a Nordics experience in 48 Hours… Literally … Continue Reading
Europe is home to some amazing and rather diverse set of places. Amongst the top of that list of places are the some of the best islands in Europe which can range from the; tropical Canary Islands, volcanic Iceland, the Faroe Islands to the idyllic Greek island of Santorini. Europe really has it all! 🤗 … 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
A guide to the Faroe Islands is always helpful, especially if it’s your first visit. Nestled in between the tip of Scotland and Iceland, this tiny island nation is one of Europe’s most picturesque countries to explore. The Faroe Islands may well look a million miles away, but it’s a lot closer (and more accessible) than you might … Continue Reading
Woohoo!!! Hand Luggage Only is 2 years old. Okay, fine – it was 2 years old like almost a month ago but we’ve been o the road for the past few week and that, coupled with my love of procrastination, is why I’ve not gotten round to writing this post until now. 🙂 Now I know everyone says this but … 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
Been meaning to put up a post to say this for ages but since I couldn’t figure out some ridiculously eloquent way of saying this, I figured I might as well blurt it out. As you already know (it’s no secret really), I’m a huge fan of FOOD (hence why there’s a whole category on … Continue Reading
