Edinburgh Castle: A Visitor Guide
Edinburgh is an amazing city; it’s atmospheric, packed with history and full of glorious architecture. Without a doubt its most famous resident is its castle, perched atop a hill which has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital for centuries. I was so excited for my visit, but (and I hate to write this) I found […]
A Review of Conrad Marina Bay (formerly Conrad Centennial), Singapore
It’s Mr Travelling Han (MTH) here, back for another year’s guest post. I’ve been all over the place again this year with work but as always the place I’ve spent the most time in is Singapore. I have to say it’s now my favourite country in the world, and it now feels like a home […]
A Guide to Hiking Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
I needed some fresh air. I’d been indoors working at my hotel for the entire day, so once I was able to log off, I was straight outside. Given it was the summer, I knew I had a few hours of daylight to play with so I decided to be bold and set off on […]
Edinburgh: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
Edinburgh is one of those cities that instantly pulls you in. Between the castle towering over the skyline, winding cobbled streets, and cozy pubs tucked into every corner, it’s the kind of place that feels both historic and totally alive. Whether you’re here for the views, the rich history, or the whiskey – Edinburgh delivers. […]
10 of the best things to do in Zürich
We arrived in Zürich a little worse for wear. It was the last stop on our Switzerland trip and travel fatigue was setting in. On our first night, my husband had a really bad asthma attack and couldn’t breathe properly. He had to sit on the floor all night to keep himself stable and whilst […]
How to visit Château Chillon, Switzerland’s most beautiful castle
Château Chillon took my breath away with its beauty. Without a doubt in my top five castles of all time, this gorgeous place nestled in to the shoreline of Lake Geneva is something special. It’s the most visited castle in all of Switzerland and it’s so easy to see why, with it’s epic location, beautiful […]
Exploring Singapore’s WW2 History: A Family Story
In memory of Percy Peacock. During World War Two (WW2), Singapore was a British stronghold in South East Asia. In 1942, the Battle of Singapore saw the Japanese capture the city, leading to the largest British surrender in history. Singapore fell to the Japanese on Feb 15th 1942, and remained under Japanese occupation until 1945. […]
A Visitor Guide to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Happy Hannah was back; out in force to visit another tropical Botanic Garden. In my opinion, Singapore is home to the best Botanic Garden in the world; albeit I haven’t visited all of them so I’ll have to settle on saying – I really can’t see anything beating this INCREDIBLE place. So, if you’re planning […]
The Morgan Library and Museum, New York
In March last year, Lyssy from Lyssy in the City posted about her visit to one of the most incredible libraries I’ve ever seen. I knew I had to incorporate it in to my next visit to New York, so it was top of the agenda for my recent trip. As an avid reader and […]
A Day Exploring Brooklyn, NYC
Brooklyn is one of New York’s five Boroughs; a vibrant and diverse area known for its history, attractions and museums, located on the westernmost part of Long Island. It’s absolutely perfect for a day of exploring, with so much to see and do (and eat and drink)! So without further ado – let’s go and […]