ONE DAY IN GLASGOW After quite a few weekends in Edinburgh, I decided it was time for me to explore another one of Scotland's cities- Glasgow. Comparing the two is tough- in many online forums, visitors who've been to both cities are quick to defend Edinburgh, entranced by its architecture and charming history. Edinburgh, in … Continue reading Getting to Know Glasgow
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A Perfect Day in New Orleans
In Nola, it’s all about the details. Strings of beads are draped on cast-iron balconies year-round, an assortment of cultures, and live music bring Bourbon Street to life. There’s savory beignets for breakfast and steamed crawfish for dinner. It’s the perfect place to get away. New Orleans may be famous for Mardi Gras, but I promise there’s … Continue reading A Perfect Day in New Orleans
Falling in Love with Lisbon
COMPLETE GUIDE TO LISBON Everyone told me I’d love Lisbon, and they were right. Steep hills, colourful facades, delicious, creamy egg tarts, excellent wine, an endless array of beautiful doors and sunshine reflecting off the water. We loved Lisbon- in only a few days, it became one of my favourite cities in Europe. Once a … Continue reading Falling in Love with Lisbon
Beautiful Places to Visit in Bucharest
WHAT TO SEE IN BUCHAREST Recently, I flew to Bucharest for a few days to speak at Digitalium, a digital marketing conference. I’d heard Bucharest wasn’t a city for ‘lazy sightseers’ - that you had to dig to find the hidden gems. With only a few hours to wander the city, I had a few … Continue reading Beautiful Places to Visit in Bucharest
A German-Style Christmas Market in the Heart of the UK
Last year, I visited Christmas markets in Munich and Nuremberg, and fell in love with traditional German markets. German Christmas markets are like stepping back in time, usually set outdoors in charming town squares. Each market has dozens of wooden booths filled to the brim with crafts, food and drinks. Nowhere is the yuletide celebration … Continue reading A German-Style Christmas Market in the Heart of the UK
30 Photos to Inspire Visiting the Baltic Countries
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia make up what is referred to as the Baltic States. Albeit small in size and population, the capital cities of each - Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn - have a lot to offer visitors. Affordable, safe, walkable, and beautifully preserved- the Old Towns are some of the most stunning in Europe- it's … Continue reading 30 Photos to Inspire Visiting the Baltic Countries
Cornish Coastal Town Magic in Penzance
Penzance, the last stop on the Great Western Railway from London. The furtherest west you can go in England, Cornwall is coastal town magic. Wild coastline, beautiful beaches and abundant local customs, it's the British seaside at its best. Where land meets sea, Cornwall is oft referred to as one of England’s best kept secrets. And, … Continue reading Cornish Coastal Town Magic in Penzance
Wandering Tallinn’s Medieval Fairytale Streets
Tallinn, a medieval Old Town surrounded by 13-century walls and oozing charm at every turn. After loving city breaks in the other Baltic countries on low cost return fares (Riga and Vilnius) , I knew I had to make my way to Tallinn. Luckily enough, checking off my remaining Scandi countries (Finland, The Faroe Islands) is … Continue reading Wandering Tallinn’s Medieval Fairytale Streets
Two Days in Beautiful Belfast
Belfast, a city previously defined by The Troubles, is quick becoming a destination worthy of a city break. Slowly rising from its dark past, Belfast is less crowded and cheaper than Dublin. There for two days before a race weekend in Dublin, I was excited to explore a new city, and see more of the … Continue reading Two Days in Beautiful Belfast
A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz
Scrolling Instagram a few months ago, I saw one of my favourite fitness influencers was traveling through Europe. When I saw her post at Burg Eltz castle, my jaw nearly dropped- it was beautiful. Having visited Neuschwanstein, I knew Germany was home to some pretty epic castles, but I hadn’t heard of Burg Eltz before. … Continue reading A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz