OFF A SMALL ISLAND

Travelling the Big World

  • Home
  • Destination Guides
    • Asia
      • Singapore
      • Sri Lanka
      • UAE
      • Vietnam
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • Italy
      • Malta
      • spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • packing tips
  • London
  • recipes
  • Contact
  • About
  • Home
  • Destination Guides
    • Asia
      • Singapore
      • Sri Lanka
      • UAE
      • Vietnam
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • Italy
      • Malta
      • spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • packing tips
  • London
  • recipes
  • Contact
  • About
  • Europe,  Slovenia

    Lake Bled, Slovenia – the perfect mini break

    December 18, 2022 / 2 Comments

    If you’ve seen a picture of Lake Bled, the image has probably stuck in your mind. An impossibly turquoise lake surrounded by mountains and lush forests with a little island that is home to a pretty white church. It is the kind of place that you think you’ll get there and it could not be possibly as lovely as the photos. But it is, a charming fairytale setting. Lake Bled is located in the northern part of Slovenia, just a stone’s throw away from the Austrian border, and you’ll see some similarities, from the picturesque mountains to the cute Alpine-style buildings dotting the landscape. Disclosure: Some of the links in…

    read more
    offasmallisland
  • Australia,  travel

    A Day Trip to Australia’s Blue Mountains

    January 3, 2021 / 1 Comment

    You won’t run out of things to do in Sydney quickly, but I was glad to have enough time for a day trips. There’s many to choose from, but none so spectacular as the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains are an area about an hour and a half from Sydney. They are named for the bluish haze hanging over them. Because of the views and outdoor activities, the mountains are popular with tourists and city dwellers in need of fresh air alike. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you make a purchase.…

    read more
    offasmallisland

    You May Also Like

    Guide to Byron Bay, Australia

    July 27, 2020

    Exploring the Gold Coast, Australia

    July 16, 2020

    How to See Fairy Penguins in Melbourne

    February 8, 2021
  • Australia,  travel

    Guide to Byron Bay, Australia

    July 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Byron Bay is a beach town in New South Wales, Australia known for gorgeous beaches, outdoor activities, cute cafes and healthy restaurants. It is a bit of a backpacker’s paradise meets hippie hangout with gentrification seeping through its edges. That description probably makes you want to stay far away doesn’t it? So why did I end up loving it so much when I visited in November? I arrived one afternoon off the Greyhound Bus from Coolangatta, ready to soak up some more sunshine and great beaches. The town is located just two hours down the coast from the Gold Coast. I spent about 5 days total here. Originally, I was…

    read more
    offasmallisland

    You May Also Like

    Sydney, Australia in 4 Days – the perfect itinerary

    August 24, 2020

    How to Help Australia During the Bushfires

    January 12, 2020

    How to See Fairy Penguins in Melbourne

    February 8, 2021
  • travel,  UK

    Exploring Brecon Beacons in South Wales

    July 3, 2020 / 3 Comments

    Brecon Beacons was our last outing before quarantine back in February. We planned to go to Milan but obviously we cancelled it due to Covid-19. I was disappointed even though it was definitely the right thing to do, and to make matters worse, we live very near the rail line and had an entire weekend of non-stop rail replacement works to look forward to. So I was thrilled when Matt suggested making the trip to South Wales. I lived in South Wales for about two years, in Swansea. While I’ve written previously about local beauty spots such as the Gower, I had not been to Brecon Beacons. What I found…

    read more
    offasmallisland

    You May Also Like

    Girl walks past red telephone box near the Grand Harbour in Valletta

    The Complete Travel Guide for Malta

    January 19, 2020
    charming Bruges, Belgium with its canals and gingerbread-like architecture

    How to Spend a Weekend in Bruges, Belgium

    May 31, 2018
    Girl in floral dress looks out over St Paul's Bay in Malta

    A Guide for Staying in St Paul’s Bay, Malta

    February 17, 2020
  • Waves lap against the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland
    travel,  UK

    A Day Exploring the Giant’s Causeway

    February 12, 2019 / 18 Comments

    Visiting the Emerald Isle, both The Republic of Ireland and the North, is like stepping into a fairy tale. It’s a land of legends and myths, castles and history and has even featured in Game of Thrones. No wonder this enchanting land has a place called the Giant’s Causeway. Located on the coast of County Atrim, the causeway is a natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage site. What is the Giant’s Causeway The Causeway is a strange site. It looks more like a puzzle or a massive piece of modern art rather than something naturally made. But the approximately 40,000 interlocking, hexagonal basalt columns were formed almost 60 million years…

    read more
    offasmallisland

    You May Also Like

    Singapore Travel Tips For Your First Visit

    January 7, 2020

    Visiting Dubai? Travel Tips Before You Go

    April 10, 2018
    Prague Old Town Square Jan Hus Memorial sunset

    How to spend 3 days in Prague

    March 20, 2019
 Older Posts

Come travel with me

Get the latest travel guides from Off a Small Island by signing up by email

Ashe Theme by WP Royal.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT