During my most recent jaunt around Europe (intended to be an au-revoir to easy movement between the UK and Europe as Brexit loomed) we found ourselves with four hours in Pisa and nobody can say that we don’t sightsee hard because we made the most of every second of our four hours. Landing at Pisa … More Travel | A Piece of Pisa
I have been hugely lucky in my life to be able to visit Disneyland, Disney World and Disneyland Paris however as I venture into adulthood (a little late, many may argue) I found myself desperate for a return trip to the magical kingdom of Disney and struggling to find ways to make it affordable. Then … More Travel | Disneyland Paris on a Budget
I have fallen head over heels, maple leaf over moose in love with Canada, that is no secret. So this winter I ventured for my second trip to Calgary to visit my wonderful friends Sarah, Brigitte and Justin who are always the best hosts and indulge my tourist desires. This winter I hired a car … More Travel | Banff Upper Hot Springs, Calgary, Canada
The scandi cool aesthetic of Copenhagen’s town centre is juxtaposed elegantly with the neighbouring Freetown Christiania, an autonomous anarchist district of around 1000 residents which embraces freedom, creativity, community and of course the infamous ‘Green Light District’. Coming from the rather uptight South East of England, the idea of exploring a free town like Christiania … More Travel | Christiania – Copenhagen, Denmark
With all the sights of London so nearby it’s very easy to just take them for granted so I made a concerted effort on the weekend following the 20th Anniversary of the death of Princess Diana to experience more of London and did so, by following The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk through some … More Travel | The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk – London
The word of 2017, or at least the first part, seems to have been ‘hygge‘. Cosy, gentle happiness found in the little delights of life, stemming from Denmark. Therefore, ever the servant to the zeitgeist, I settled on a trip to Copenhagen to ensure I ventured right to the heart of hygge, experiencing it in its … More Travel | The Hunt For Hygge – Copenhagen
For me, there is nothing to compare to the food on offer in America. The choice is vast, the portions are immense and it is almost without question, delicious. During our recent trip to NYC we decided it was the perfect opportunity to indulge in as many classic diners and American eateries as possible! Breakfast … More Travel| Food in New York City
You can’t plan a trip to Edinburgh without expecting to spend a lot of time on the Royal Mile. The beautiful stretch of the Old Town that leads up to Edinburgh Castle, which sits majestically on its perch, overlooking the city. You could in fact spend your entire visit just exploring the historical sights this … More Travel| Edinburgh Castle & Mary King’s Close
I can quite understand why this might seem like an odd choice of activity when exploring Edinburgh but equally, a group of around 40 people waited patiently at 3.00pm on a brisk March morning to begin The Potter Trail, a free walking tour of Edinburgh which took us round the sights associated, one way or another, with the … More Travel| Edinburgh – The Potter Trail
As soon as you book your flights to Iceland the first thing that targeted advertising will show you is the 101 options to journey around The Golden Circle. The Golden Circle is a route around southern Iceland that takes in some of the best known natural landmarks and phenomena. It is a relatively easy drive (although … More Travel| Iceland – The Golden Circle
