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 trip to 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, a tiny […]
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 […]
18 of the most wonderful views in the world
I have this thing with views. Which is probably why when we first visited our London skyline flat, I gave Allyn a puppy dog eyed look that read “OH PLEASE CAN WE LIVE HERE?!” My obsession goes quite far. I’ll research panoramic restaurants in every city I visit and some of my much-loved bars in […]
A city staycation at Radisson Blu Canary Wharf
Disclaimer: I was invited to stay at the Radisson Blu, London Canary Wharf East as a part of a gifted press trip whereby our accommodation, food and spa treatments were complimentary. I was not paid for this collaboration and all opinions, photos and comments are my own. After getting married a month ago — and […]
15 best things to do in Exmoor National Park: walks, views & hidden gems
If you’re wondering what to do in Exmoor National Park, prepare for dramatic coastlines, rolling moors and plenty of postcard-perfect villages. On my recent trip, I was overwhelmed by the scale of the landscapes and the range of things to do — from cream teas and heritage railways to panoramic viewpoints and wild ponies. Dotted […]