This was already high up on my list of unique experiences in Iceland and regardless of the weather, we were intent on doing it. Turns out, the weather was indeed awful everywhere else but when we turned up the rather scenic drive to Hestheimar, the weather quite literally took a turn for the better. Yes, … Continue Reading
Sardinia is one of the most stunning and diverse places in Italy to visit. Nestled in the Mediterranean, to the west of the mainland, it’s a relatively big island (as European islands go) and there are so many of the best things to do in Sardina dotted all across its coast and inland valleys. Obviously, … Continue Reading
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These are the photos from our trip to Cinque Terre in Italy! Each of these 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites is so unique and so beautiful that I genuinely struggled to cram all the photos taken into one blog post (even for a photo heavy blog post, it would have been way too many photos) … Continue Reading
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After lunch in Clervaux, we headed off to see another UNESCO ‘treasured item’ in Luxembourg (of which there seem to be lots here in Luxembourg)… This time it was the famed photography collection ‘The Family of Man’. The photography collection is listed in the UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in recognition of its historical … Continue Reading
After a week in Paris, I was more than happy to be headed back home. I never really thought about it at the time but this was my first solo trip in quite a long while but I was so busy all the while I was there that I really didn’t get much time to … Continue Reading
I do love a good getaway… especially to Bristol! In any case, off I’m out and about exploring Bristol in more detail this weekend and so far so good. I swear there’s just something about summertime in the UK generally that makes every city that extra bit special. I’ve been fairly relaxed all evening, chilling … Continue Reading
Paris is a beautiful city to explore, there are so many incredible places to see, markets to visit and, of course, the views from the Eiffel Tower. Best of all, you can see lots of these things to do on a weekend in Paris. All are pretty easy to find and really fun to see. … Continue Reading
Okay, so I don’t mean one of those long-haul flights where you catch a few Zzzzzz’s in-between movies and aeroplane meals; but an actual hotel! Intrigued? Well, if that piqued your imagination, why not consider “Jumbo Stay” on your next adventure in Sweden. Based just outside Stockholm, Jumbo Stay offers a truly unique place to stay that … Continue Reading
Yorkshire is renowned across the UK for tea, old-fashioned no-nonsense charm, quaint English farmhouses and rustic little villages. There are so many reasons to spend some time in Yorkshire and perhaps none quite as compelling as the rolling hills of Yorkshire. It’s absolutely stunning and picturesque after seeing these photos below, you’ll understand why you … Continue Reading
From the stunning Gaudi buildings in Barcelona, incredible beaches and cities like Seville, Spain is known for its epic places to visit! That being said, there’s a whole heap of lesser-known places to go in Spain that are totally beautiful, too. Honestly, Spain is such a diverse country, with such a long history. I mean, … Continue Reading
This is some of the randomness that ensues when you come across sunflower fields. There is almost no rhyme or reason to this post. 🙂 I’d never really seen sunflowers grown on such a large scale before and we decided to stop to check them out. I think we may have arrived in Italy a … Continue Reading
Amsterdam is filled with some of the most amazing experiences to have in Europe; the canals, the delicious food, the architecture and of course the windmills! We’ve visited Amsterdam six times over the last five years or so, with each time opening up a new, amazing experience. Long story short, Amsterdam is great. A Spontaneous booking … Continue Reading
After leaving the secret beach and heading back to the hotel, I decided to dawdle around the hotel, cocktail and camera in hand. Or maybe it was wine? Aaaww who cares? It went down a treat with that sunset and that’s what truly matters. 😉 🙂 I figured I might as well take you on a little … Continue Reading
