A day In Manuel Antonio National Park
The next stop on the Costa Rican adventure is Manuel Antonio National Park, situated right on the coast around 2.5hrs south of the capital, San Jose. We visited Manuel Antonio on our way to the final part of our stay in Costa Rica (on the Osa Peninsula, having already visiting Arenal, La Fortuna and Tortuguero) […]
Montju?c, Barcelona: Barrio Guide
I was last in Barcelona when I was a teenager, along with my parents and grandparents. We visited a lot of the main attractions, but despite driving past it on an open top bus, we didn’t stop at the famous Olympic Stadium which formed some of my earliest childhood memories. So, when I was sent […]
A Guide to Arenal National Park
Arenal National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in all of Costa Rica. The gateway town to the Park is La Fortuna, which has lots of hotels, restaurants, shops and guided tours available – and we visited from our hotel, Nayara Springs. The National Park is home to two volcanoes (Arenal and […]
Our Lord in the Attic: An Amsterdam hidden gem
I love a hidden gem in a major city, and my recent find during a stay in Amsterdam was the absolutely brilliant Our Lord in the Attic. I can’t recommend it highly enough if you have time to squeeze it on to your itinerary! The History In a 17th century canal house, right at the […]
London Area Guide: Southwark
Southwark is another of my absolute fave areas of London to spend a day. My office is actually located in the area so I know it like the back of my hand, and have all the best tips, tricks and restaurant recommendations for the area. Often combined with the neighbouring South Bank area, Southwark is well worth […]
London Area Guide: Bloomsbury & King’s Cross
Where is Bloomsbury & King’s Cross? Bloomsbury and King’s Cross are two areas which fit perfectly together as a way to spend a day or two in London. Situated in the north part of central London, they are easily accessible with 3 major train stations situated within the area – King’s Cross, St Pancras and […]
Alkmaar: A guide to visiting the world’s biggest cheese market
It wouldn’t be The Netherlands without a bit of cheese now, would it? I’d read about the world famous cheese market in Alkmaar before, but when I last visited Amsterdam, I just didn’t have time to fit it in to the schedule! This time, it was top of my list to make sure it happened! […]
Gothenburg: A Perfect 2 day Itinerary
‘I’ve got to be in Gothenburg in a couple of weeks – fancy a weekend there?’ That’s pretty much all it takes with me, so off we went. My husband was sent to Gothenburg for a week with work, so we flew out on a Friday night, had the weekend together and then he stayed […]
The Olympics: Paris 2024 & Everything you need to know about planning an Olympics trip
To me, the Olympics are the best event on earth. I have always been crazy about the Olympics, and athletics specifically. I have followed them all of my life, with some of my earliest childhood memories coming from iconic moments of the Games. I could write paragraphs on the topic, but instead will summarise to […]
A Guide to visiting the Ben Youssef Madrasa, Marrakech
Without a doubt my favourite site on a recent trip to Marrakech was the incredible Ben Youssef Madrasa. I walked in and couldn’t stop saying wow – the architecture is just absolutely stunning, and after a recent renovation – in perfect condition. If you’re visiting Marrakech then make sure you don’t miss this wonderful place. […]