An utterly perfect Cornish minimoon at Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
Cornwall has always had a special place in my heart. Which was one of the sentimental reasons my now husband and I got married there earlier this year. After a perfect few days at our venue in Liskeard, we caught the train to Carbis Bay for a few nights of pure relaxation and luxury. We’d […]
How to spend 3 weeks in Peru: the ultimate travel itinerary
Note: this guide to Peru contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! Peru is a country of wild contrasts. From the Amazon rainforest to the Andes, to the windswept desert coast, it’s one of the most diverse destinations in South America — and one I’d been desperate to visit for as long as I […]
10 reasons to go to Tokyo DisneySea
When I set out to visit every Disney park in the world, Tokyo Disney Resort was high on my list. I’d grown up with Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World, so I thought I knew what to expect. But then came DisneySea — and it completely changed the game. If you’re deciding between Tokyo Disneyland […]
Huacachina and Paracas: how to visit Peru’s desert oasis
Note: this guide to Huacachina contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! When I began planning my three-week route through Peru, I was overwhelmed by the vast array of landscapes contained within one country; Cusco’s chilly mountains, Puerto Maldonado’s sticky Amazonian climate, and Lima’s fresh coastal city. But one that stood out was Huacachina, […]
10 things to do in Cusco town before heading to Machu Picchu
Note: this guide to Cusco contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! I spent three weeks in Peru, with a lot of that time in Cusco both before and after exploring the Sacred Valley and hiking the Inca Trail. I knew it would be beautiful, but I didn’t expect just how much there was […]
How to enjoy Zell am See-Kaprun in summer
Note: this guide to Zell am See contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! I discovered Zell am See on a trip through Austria, travelling from Poland to Innsbruck via winding mountain roads. It was an instant trip highlight — the kind of place that makes you think, “Yes, I could come back here.” […]
Vienna desserts guide: famous cakes, sweet treats and pastries
Apart from the imperial architecture and majestic mountainous backdrops, one element of Vienna that sucked me in and stole my affection was an exquisite collection of sugary delicacies. A tradition of rich ornate quality flows straight from the baroque buildings into its Viennese patisseries, where the same beautiful desserts have been carefully crafted for hundreds […]
A Disnerd’s guide to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
Note: this guide to Tokyo Disneyland contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! I’d wanted to visit Tokyo Disneyland for years — and let me tell you, it absolutely lived up to the hype. As someone on a mission to visit every Disney park in the world, this was my first stop in Asia, […]
How to plan a trip to Uzbekistan: the ultimate travel guide
Note: this travel guide to Uzbekistan contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! Uzbekistan is one of those places that I’d unlikely ever have gone to if the opportunity hadn’t come about. But boy am I glad it did. After a week-long visit to this vibrant, Central Asian country, I’m certain everyone should pop […]
How to spend 24 hours in Québec City
Note: this guide to what to do in Québec contains affiliate links. Thank you for the support! Most people visit Québec as part of a longer Canada trip, but even if you only have 24 hours, the city packs in more charm than most. Cobbled streets, French bistros, maple treats on every corner — and […]