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 around the world you need to catch a show, at least once […]
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 […]
Ahhhh Portofino. Just the mere mention of this village on the Italian riviera conjures up images of old-world glamour and charm. Historically, Portofino has been an escape for the rich and famous, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. An afternoon spent in this charming fishing village is a lovely addition to […]
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 […]
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, […]
Why North Sea Jazz Festival is the must-go European festival of the summer UPDATE 21 APRIL: The 2020 edition of the North Sea Jazz Festival has been postponed until 2021. More information can be found here If there is one music festival you to go to this summer, make it Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival. […]
UPDATE FEB 2021: The 2021 edition of Glastonbury has been cancelled. the festival will be back better than ever in 2022. Glastonbury, 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 […]
Walking Hadrian’s Wall for many is their first UK national trail or long distance walk, it was certainly mine and I had the most wonderful time – you can read all about my wee adventure along the wall here. The 84 miles of the Hadrian’s Wall Path can be completed in 5 days at a […]
Beers, Buildings, and a Blue Whale’s Penis An afternoon in Reykjavik is definitely not enough time, but if you are short on time in the city, or like me ended up in a hotel in the middle of nowhere – you too can get a flavour of the city in just an afternoon. THE SUN […]
London’s hidden neon mecca “Why on earth are we going to Walthamstow?!” exclaimed my friend and long time Londoner as we jumped on the tube at Brixton. “Trust me” I replied with a smile. Hidden amongst the rows of houses and warehouses is one of my favourite places in London. God’s Own Junkyard is London’s […]