Travel Articles & Guides
Cycling the ancient cobbled streets of Ferrara, Italy
Ferrara is a real gem in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. From the castle to the cathedral, these cobbled streets are perfect to cycle through history.
Quokkas and Coffee: A long weekend in Perth, Fremantle and Rottnest Island
From caffeinated city quarters to crystal clear water, and those adorable Quokka selfies, it turns out there is plenty to discover in the worlds more remote city!
Lake Como: Weekend Itinerary and Things To Do
During a weekend itinerary in Lake Como, you'll be able to visit pretty villages, the main city, and admire the mountains.
A foodie weekend in Edinburgh: Top treats and attractions
Edinburgh has been transforming itself into a culinary capital for years now and a foodie weekend in Edinburgh of indulgent treats and fresh seasonal produce has never been better.
San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?
San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world but should you plan a day trip to San Marino or stay over night?
Edinburgh in August: Five festivals, countless awesome experiences
With five different festivals in August, Edinburgh is transformed into the festival city. Here is the low down on the Edinburgh Festivals in August and what not to miss!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an August Festivals Spectacle
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an amazing spectacle set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and one of the best things to see during August in Edinburgh, here are some reasons why.
Finding hidden gems in Thuringia: Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha
In Thuringia, part of the cultural heart of Germany, there is plenty of hidden gems to discover in cute cities such as Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha.
Things To Do in Trento, Italy’s Perfect-Sized City Break
Fringed by mountains and lakes, the city of Trento in northern Italy is cute and compact. Here's what to do in Trento on a weekend visit.
Must Visit Places on a Scotland Road Trip
When it comes to incredible green landscapes, historic ruins, friendly locals and some damn good whisky, nothing really compares to Scotland. Take a road trip through the northern gem of the UK and don't miss these ten outstanding places.
Escape to the lakes of Valsugana, Italy’s water sport heaven
When looking for things to do in Trentino, a weekend in Valsugana of watersports at Lake Levivo and Lake Caldonazzo coupled with mountain hikes is a dream.
Things To Do in Dresden: How to spend a Weekend in Saxony’s Showstopper
Dresden is the perfect weekend city break. Discover the city's many things to do, from vineyards on the Elbe to Baroque treasures.
Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures: Should you take a tour in China?
Travelling mainly by train, I explored Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures, one of their many China tours. This is my review of travelling China with G Adventures.
Walls and warriors: Beijing to Xian, exploring North China’s must visits
The North of China has some of the countries most famous day-trips, the Great Wall of China from Beijing and the Terracotta Army from Xian, all stops on my recent two-week tour through the country.
Cruising Scandinavia, St Petersburg and the Baltic Sea with Princess Cruises
What was cruising going to be like? Would I love it or hate it? Was it going to feel like a vacation or an adventure? Here is how my 11 day Scandinavia, St Petersburg and Baltic Sea cruise went down...
Two Perfect Days in St Petersburg, Russia; Cruise Itinerary Without a Visa
Visiting St Petersburg or Russia in general can be a bit of a hassle with visa paperwork and costs, but if you arrive by cruise ship and book an excursion you can avoid this. Here is how I spent a perfect two days exploring St Petersburg with Princess Cruises.
The contrast of China: Suzhou to Shanghai, traditions and towers
Suzhou was one of the best cities I visited in China and I don't think a day trip to Suzhou from Shanghai would do it justice, let me tell you why....
Chinese countryside and futuristic skylines: Longji, Yangshuo and Hong Kong
The incredible Karst mountain region of Yangshou, coupled with the rolling rice terraces of Longji make for an amazing nature escape from Hong Kong.
One day in Tallinn, Estonia Cruise Itinerary
Tallinn old-town is about as quaint as Europe can get, but with just one day here you'll still have ample time to explore its modern, creative quarter which captures the essence of this ever-evolving digital nation.
Mauritius in photos: 35 postcards from an Indian Ocean escape
If you are looking for paradise with a slice of adventure thrown in, these 50 reasons will have you booking a ticket to Mauritius in no time at all!
More to Mauritius: Unearthing adventures beyond the beaches
I expected soft white sands. I expected azure waters lapping at my feet. I expected luxury resorts akin to a windows desktop screensaver. But, what I didn’t realise was how much more there is to Mauritius.
One day in Helsinki, Finland Cruise Itinerary
Helsinki, the cute and compact capital city of Finland has a gem of a position on the ocean making cruising, market-hopping and historic building visiting a must on your day trip.
One day in Oslo, Norway Cruise Itinerary
The capital of Norway can be pricey and I'm a firm believer most of its highlights can be ticked off in one day before venturing into the beautiful countryside, so here is how to make the most of your time without draining your wallet.
Cruise FAQs, Myths, and Tips to Make Cruising More ‘Intrepid’
Would I have booked a cruise if I hadn't been invited as a guest by Princess? Probably not. Would I take another cruise? Also, probably not. Still, I realised I had a lot of misconceptions that were proved wrong. Here's how.