If you work in the City and struggle to get away from your desk, why not make a plan to take a proper lunch break a few times a week and get out and about to see some of these places?
The 7 best meals I ever ate
My all time favourite meals from across the globe This is obviously a completely biased and subjective list based on my own experiences, but I thought it would be fun to think back over the best meals I've ever had while travelling. Food is a really big part of why I travel and I love … Continue reading The 7 best meals I ever ate
How to organise your day and get more done
Manage your time more effectively and beat procrastination Are you always busy? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the amount of different things swirling around in your head? Does it feel like every new bit of information pushes something else out of your head? Busyness is the modern disease. Almost everyone when making small talk … Continue reading How to organise your day and get more done
Underrated Rome
Hidden gems in Rome to avoid the crowds So many people travel to Rome and never scratch the surface of what’s on offer. It’s understandable; few cities have so many iconic and historically important sites littering the streets in the same way as Rome. Part of the joy of Rome is that you can’t move … Continue reading Underrated Rome
Luxury long weekend in Istanbul
A luxury weekend in Istanbul I first went to Istanbul back in October 2014 for a dedicated 5 days of sightseeing, which I absolutely recommend due to its fabulously rich history and beautiful art (you can see my full itinerary here). But this post is about spending a more relaxed weekend in Istanbul with some … Continue reading Luxury long weekend in Istanbul
Things to see in Lake Ohrid in three days
Three day Lake Ohrid itinerary Why go to Ohrid? I absolutely loved the three days I spent on Lake Ohrid and it’s my new top travel recommendation to anyone. It’s a great place to relax as there are plenty of bars, restaurants and beaches around the lake and what seemed to be a fairly active … Continue reading Things to see in Lake Ohrid in three days
Croatian road trip – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb
Day 6 – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb Where to stay We arrived in the Plitvice area early the day before visiting the lakes so we could relax and have a break from driving. We stayed in an amazing B&B with beautiful views over the mounts which you could enjoy from a hot tub no … Continue reading Croatian road trip – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb
Croatian road trip – the churches of Zadar
Day 5 - One day walking tour of Zadar I was expecting Zadar to be like Split and Dubrovnik, a tiny, perfectly formed and intimate little city. Zadar is in fact a real mix, even in the very centre, where ugly 60s concrete structures sit next to the earliest and rarest of Byzantine churches. It … Continue reading Croatian road trip – the churches of Zadar
Romanian travel tips
Where should I visit in Romania? I enjoyed everywhere I visited, although I especially enjoyed visiting the parts which were more off the beaten track. Places like Rasnov and Bran can be very busy with tourists which makes it feel like you could be in Paris or Rome; I found that part of what was … Continue reading Romanian travel tips
Romanian roadtrip – The Transfăgărășan Highway
Day 6 - The Transfăgărășan Highway to Sibiu Before leaving Curtea de Arges, I wanted to see the two main attractions, the cathedral, and the 'Princely Court. I'd mostly chosen Curtea de Arges as a stopping point for its geographical convenience at the start to the Transfăgărășan Highway so we wouldn't have to do too much … Continue reading Romanian roadtrip – The Transfăgărășan Highway
