If you've been tossing up whether or not to take a week out and live your Mamma Mia fantasy sunning it up on a yacht amongst the Greek Islands - Just. Friggin'. Do. It. I cannot explain how amazing this trip was and how much I want to replicate this exact week in the near … Continue reading Living The Mamma Mia Life – Sailing The Greek Islands
Ljubljana, Slovenia is one of those gorgeous little towns that are better known as a base town for a more popular site not far from the city (in this case, the beautiful Lake Bled). However, Ljubljana is more than just a name that no one can pronounce (FYI - it's lyoo-BLYAH-nah phonetically...). I spent three … Continue reading Chasing Dragons & Clear Skies in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tallinn, Estonia is one of those beautiful little European cities that are just so gorgeously quaint. Walking down the cobbled streets, I just imagine every local cuddled up with a plaid wool blanket next to a stone fireplace drinking a glass of red wine (just me?). The old town of Tallinn can be seen … Continue reading One Great Day in Tallinn, Estonia
Always one to take advantage of bank holidays to tag on to annual leave days, I of course had to head somewhere new over the Christmas/New Year break. The first stop was Copenhagen from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day making the most of my favourite time of year in a brand new (and gorgeous) country. … Continue reading Three Day Guide to Copenhagen
If you are spending more than a few days in Helsinki, or are making your way around Finland, a quick day trip to the idyllic little town of Porvoo is a must do. Porvoo is located an easy 1 hour bus ride from the centre of Helsinki and makes for the perfect mini getaway from … Continue reading Day Trip to Porvoo from Helsinki
Are you feeling like you need to escape the realities of life and run away to a foreign magical place? My trip to Iceland couldn't have come at a better time, the pressures and emotions of generally doing the 'adult life' were weighing on me and I just wanted to find a place where beautiful … Continue reading Magical Iceland: A Reality Getaway
If you're heading to Iceland, Blue Lagoon is likely to be at the top of your sight-seeing list. It is known all over the world as an extremely relaxing geothermal spa & lagoon, located about 30 minutes to an hour from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. We spent a good 6 hours at the spa … Continue reading Blue Lagoon, Iceland: What You Should Know
Lisbon is an incredibly beautiful city with many different attractions to fill a long weekend. My recent trip to Lisbon was a jam packed four days that were filled with sore calves from walking up and down hills, pretty tiled houses, far too many custard tarts and yes, a few beautiful views of the city. … Continue reading 10 Things Not To Miss In Lisbon, Portugal
When I first looked up Sintra and the best places to go in Portugal, one distinct picture popped up on my Pinterest page. A dreamy castle with intricate steeples to rival the Disney logo.. I knew I had to go. Lo and behold I actually managed to get the 'money shot' of that exact picture … Continue reading Turrets, Moss, Mazes & Waterfalls: Quinta Da Regaleira, Portugal
Valencia. Known for its futuristic structures, falles festival, the home of paella and delicious seafood. Spain's third largest city and less frequented by tourists than it's sister cities Barcelona & Madrid, Valencia is a beautifully quirky destination to get out and explore on foot. If you're heading to Valencia, here are my 6 favourite experiences … Continue reading 6 Things To Move To The Top Of Your Valencia Bucket List
