What to know before visiting Italy for the first time
Italy, one of my favourite places to visit and an easy country in Europe to travel. But like any country,
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Go to Glastonbury? Don’t forget to pack these
The tickets are sold, and in June approximately 200,000 wellie-wearing festival goers will descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset for
6 Tips for Visiting Prague
I arrived in Prague rather bleary-eyed after making my usual mistake of taking the earliest flight (it always seems like
Foods to try and places to eat in Prague
If you are on a health kick, Prague may not be the destination for you. The Czech Republic is known
Lessons Learned from Visiting Vietnam
In last week’s post, I told you all about the do’s and don’ts of visiting Sri Lanka, but this trip
Relaxing in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Out of the places I visited in Vietnam, I’ve found Nha Trang the hardest to write about. I realised this
What to Buy While Travelling Around Vietnam
I hadn’t planned on buying much while visiting Vietnam. I had shoved everything in a backpack small enough to fit
A Girls’ Guide to Travel Must-haves for 2019
A new year, a new set of great adventures to look forward to! First up is Prague with my mom
The Best Ways to Spend Your Time in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, was our landing point on our trip to Vietnam, after a 13-hour
Top Tips for Exploring Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam’s fast-growing central city Da Nang has become a hot spot for beach lovers, explorers, instagrammers, and those in search of a pint
The Best Things to See, Do, and Eat in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city was the final destination on our tour of this unforgettable country. Located in the north of
Touring Warner Brothers Studio: The Making of Harry Potter
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a Harry Potter geek, so it will come as no surprise that
10 Beauty Products I Never Travel Without
Travelling can really wreck havoc on your skin. From the dryness on board planes, dirty city air, to the cruelty
Visiting London? How to Act Like a Local
Tips for getting around, what to avoid, and what to do to properly enjoy a trip to London
Why Nothing Beats a Summer in London
Summer is officially here, which is easily my favourite time of year in London. While I previously mentioned how enchanting
Food and Drink You Must Have When Visiting Belgium
Belgium’s culinary treats are a few of the highlights of visiting the country. Some food and drink you automatically associate
How to Spend a Weekend in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is perfect for a relaxing weekend trip exploring its cobbled streets and canals and enjoying its food and drink.
Visiting Dubai? What to Know Before You Go
Before my first trip to Dubai, I had a lot of questions. I knew the UAE’s laws and customs were
A Day Visiting Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle includes some of the most unforgettable sites in the country. Consisting of an area in the
Why Mirissa Should Be on Your Sri Lanka Itinerary
Fresh off two long flights from London and from Qatar, the last thing I felt like doing when I arrived
7 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was the first country outside of Europe (besides my birth country, the US) that I had visited, and
Amazing Reasons to Visit London at Christmas
London may become darker, colder, and wetter in the month running up to Christmas, but there is something about being
Dubrovnik: A Game of Thrones Walking Tour
Dubrovnik has long been a real treasure in the Adriatic, offering up gorgeous coastlines and a particularly beautiful old town.
A Day Exploring Krka National Park
Before visiting Croatia, what came to mind was its beautiful coastlines dotted with enchanting old towns. What I found more
How to Spend 6 Days in Split, Croatia
The Dalmatian Coast’s largest city and the second largest city in Croatia, Split has become a popular vacation destination. The
Why Korčula Should Be on Your Croatia Itinerary
Croatia is home to some stunning islands. Korčula, with its great beaches, wine, and a charming Old Town, is a must-visit.
How to Spend 3 Days in Dubrovnik
Croatia has been on my travel wish list for some time, from the draw of the Mediterranean coast, gorgeous scenery,
Great British Weekends: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The must-dos while visiting this charming Isle of Wight town
Top Tips for Carry-on-ready Beauty
You’ve picked your destination; your tickets are printed, now it’s time to pack. But if you are anything like me,
8 Things To Do in Derry
Often overlooked by visitors in favour of Belfast or cities in the Republic, Londonderry/Derry’s troubled history may have hampered the
How to Spend 3 Days in Florence
Florence, or Firenze in Italian, offers a romantic city break full of good food and wine, a rich history, and
How to Spend 1 Day in Pisa
You don’t need much time to feel like you’ve really experienced Pisa, but there is more to this Tuscan town than a bell tower with a serious inherent defect. Matt and I stopped off on our way to Florence, and with direct flights into the city, it can be a great place to kick-off an Italian […]
How to Spend 3 Days in Venice
When I first visited Venice, I expected to be slightly disappointed, thinking one of those places which has been over
