Unlocking Rome: A 4-day adventure in the Eternal City

Sunset on the Tiber in Rome, in the background is the Dome of St Peters Basiclica

Embarking on 4-day adventure to Rome is to step back in time to immerse yourself completely into the heart of Italy’s vibrant history, culture, and charm. From the jaw-dropping Colosseum to the serene beauty of the Vatican, every corner of this Eternal City invites exploration and discovery. In 4 days, you’ll explore hidden alleys, eat […]

Glastonbury: The ultimate guide for first timers

Glastonbury is the ultimate bucket list music festival, and my absolute favourite. Spending five days listening to your favourite artists is not for the faint-hearted or unprepared. Here are my tips to having the most wonderful Glastonbury experience possible. WHAT TO PACK CAMPING THE TOILETS The rumours are true, toilets at Glastonbury can be some […]

How to survive long haul flights solo and in economy

The ultimate guide for solo travelers on long haul flights Long haul flights, a necessary evil for work and for play. The truth is I love both airports and long haul flights. I live exactly on the opposite side of the planet from my home country and so I’ve had to make the 23+ hour […]

10 of the Best Music Venues in the UK

people in concert

Is there anything better than seeing your favourite artist live? Add an iconic music venue as the setting and it just makes the show a little more magic. This is the first in a series of posts detailing the most iconic music venues (and some personal favourites) around the world you need to catch a […]

5 of the best Rock Bars in the United Kingdom

“It’s only Rock n Roll, but I like it” – the Rolling Stones It’s after midnight. You’ve just seen the greatest gig of your life and you’re not quite ready to call it a night. What you need right now are darkened smoke-filled rooms, loud rock n roll, several shots of Jäger, and carpet so […]

8 Essential experiences to have in Abu Dhabi

Overlooking the stunning roof of the Louvre, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Mysterious, exotic, warm, and a lot of fun! The capital of the United Arab Emirates is the more chilled-out sister to Dubai. Smaller, easier to get around, and lighter on the wallet. If you find yourself in Abu Dhabi on a stopover or for a bit of winter sun, below are some of […]

Travel Roulette: A different way to travel

Travel roulette is one of my favourite things to do. It can be done locally, or internationally (It works really well in Europe for example). What is Travel Roulette? There are many different versions of Travel Roulette, this is my version. Very simply put:  you quite literally get up and go. If can be from […]

Exploring the Cinque Terre in 3 days

A beach scene with dozens of umbrellas striped with green and orange, the calm azure water is lapping invitingly onto the sand

The Cinque Terre needs no introduction. A true bucket-list destination and a definite addition to any trip to Italy. Cinque Terre translates to ‘Five Terraces’. A string of five fishing villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare) in the Liguria region of northern Italy. These villages, the coastline, and the surrounding hills are […]

The Cleveland Way: In a long weekend

Cleveland Way

Exploring the Yorkshire Coast via the Cleveland Way The Cleveland Way is a 175 km National Trail running from Filey to Helmsley in Yorkshire, England. It is a truly specular way to explore both the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors National Park. The full trail will take you around 9 days complete, however, […]