How to visit Liechtenstein on a day trip from Zürich
Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world, and is the second least visited country in Europe (behind only Moldova). Most people seem to just look over it or don’t even know it exists which is a shame because Liechtenstein is actually a very beautiful country with a lot of greenery, forests and castles. […]
Royals, Rivers & Railways – A day in Knaresborough
Today’s post is another destination which I forgot to write up at the time -beautiful Knaresborough, which I visited during my 2022 trip to Yorkshire. The town lies around 30 minutes outside the centre of York and close to towns such as Harrogate and Ripon. It’s the perfect day trip option when in Yorkshire with […]
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong
Some places are just so whacky they stick with you and my favourite spot in Hong Kong was the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Lying in the north of the islands within the New Territories, it’s so worth visiting if you get the chance to add it to a stop in Hong Kong. How to get […]
Lausanne: A perfect 48 hour itinerary
Lausanne is known as the Olympic Capital of the world, and that was the main reason for my visit. In 1996, at 7 years old, I was captivated. Michael Johnson was lining up in the 200m final in his golden shoes going for his second gold medal of the Atlanta games. I made fake medals […]
Into the Fens: Exploring England’s wetlands
I’m a reluctant ‘Fenny’. When I moved to this area of Cambridgeshire, the flat, open Fenland felt stark and particularly bleak in winter. The land is completely flat and regimented, with straight drainage channels and hedgerows, largely used for agriculture. Roads run along drainage channels and rivers, looking out over an expanse of sameness, and […]
Nyon, a perfect Swiss day trip
I love a good day trip, and in Switzerand they are super easy given the country is relatively small and has an amazing train network. Whilst staying in Geneva as a base, we decided to spend the day visiting Nyon, a small and picturesque town on the north eastern side of the lake. How to get to […]
Hong Kong: A 2 day Itinerary
Ahead of visiting Hong Kong, most people I spoke to who had been didn’t love it. It’s true that this city is humid and chaotic and so full of hustle and bustle. But it’s also beautiful and historical and a perfect urban oasis. It’s interesting and different, and unlike anywhere I’ve been before. I didn’t […]
A Review of Adora Luxury Hotel, Bled
I visited the incredible Lake Bled back at the beginning of April, and whilst there I stayed at Adora Luxury Hotel for two nights. It was the perfect base from which to explore the wonderful surroundings, and to collapse and relax after long days and lots of walking. Location The hotel is one of the […]
Trogir, A perfect Day Trip from Split
Trogir is wedged between Croatia’s Dalmatian coast (connected to the mainland via a bridge with the nearest city being Split), and the sprawling island of Ciovo, yet its medieval Old Town is as hidden as it gets. It even takes a few moments to realise it’s sat on an island all of its own, but […]
A guide to visiting Škofja Loka, Slovenia
Rounding off my Slovenia posts (other than an incoming hotel review), another beautiful little place I visited for the day was Škofja Loka, a mountain town around 45 minutes from the centre of Ljubljana. There’s easily enough to fill a day in the town with a historic town centre, beautiful walking routes and an interesting castle. […]