Amsterdam’s labyrinthine canals are what this brilliant Dutch city is famous for… well, one of the things it’s famous for and so getting to drive a boat for the first time ever, and through the canals of Amsterdam nonetheless was a pretty special experience! Also, I know you ‘drive’ a car but when it’s a … Continue Reading

This is exciting news! Remember our last trip to Amsterdam? You know the one with that house boat? In that post, we spoke briefly about an exciting project that we were working on with Airbnb… Well, it’s finally here! Presenting – our campaign with Airbnb.

It’s safe to say that upon our return from “the secret beach” I was well and truly rested! I remember trying to throw in a quick instagram update and falling asleep. I don’t even think I’d composed two words in the caption before dozing off. Thankfully though I managed to get up on time for dinner! Random … Continue Reading

We’ve all been there, yeah? You’ve been longing to explore London, you’ve discovered where to find the best views in London and even planned which of the London markets to explore. That being said, you’ve got to visit London on a budget – after all, that money doesn’t come for free. Its happened to me … Continue Reading

Denmark is an incredible country to explore! It’s the kind of place that might seem quite small (in relation to other countries) but don’t let that fool you. There’s a heap of the best places in Denmark that are nestled all across the country. So much so, that you’ll be spoilt for choice when looking … Continue Reading

Birmingham is England’s second biggest city but is often overlooked by visitors and even us Brits. Why, you might ask? Let’s not pretend that none of us gets swayed by the glossy images of London, the quaint towns of the Cotswolds, or the historic charm of Edinburgh for example… even with all the secret spots in Birmingham. From … Continue Reading

Dublin is an incredible city to explore when visiting Ireland. It’s one of those cities that has a little bit of everything; from history to nightlife – you’ll find heaps to do. Plus, there are so many more incredible spots and the best things to do in Dublin dotted all across the city.  We’ve visited … Continue Reading

The Balearic Islands are a totally stunning place for a holiday in the Mediterranean that’s perfect for any type of traveller. Though, it can be hard to pinpoint just one island to visit. This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the best things to do in Menorca as it’s one of my … Continue Reading

Swiftly following on from the 30 things you need to know before visiting Italy and a little inspired by this table cloth (via our snapchat @HandLuggageOnly – see tweet below), I figured it made sense to accompany that little guide with a food section. A food guide to Italy! (Probably a tacky souvenir to have but actually … Continue Reading

Sintra is a Portuguese gem that you really can’t miss; especially if you’re already in Lisbon. Honestly, there are so many incredible and best things to do in Sintra, even if you visit on a day trip. This is exactly why I wanted to share some easy tips and the best things to do in … Continue Reading

Much as we would have liked to explore a Buttercup route that after leaving the pretty little village of Gasadalur (which is home to that amazing waterfall), we had to hot-footed it across the island back to the capital city of Torshavn where we had plans to try our hands at some Faroese rib boating! These … Continue Reading

Perched on the western coast of Great Britain, Wales is one of my favourite countries in all the world, it’s a place that’s filled with much more than just fluffy sheep. There’s a whole heap of the best places to visit on a Welsh road trip that you’ll be spoilt for choice.  Of course, there’s … Continue Reading

When you find yourself in Øye, there’s really only one place you should be staying in and that’s the Hotel Union Øye. Why? Hotel Union Øye is a very special place – this was THE place where the aristocracy from Europe stayed in and it’s a interesting part of Norway’s culture and history. The hotel has been … Continue Reading