Writing effective to do lists Most people will use to do lists to some extent or other in either their personal or working lives. They can be a great way of reducing that sense of overwhelm that comes from busy modern lives and a great way of staying goal oriented if you're working towards a … Continue reading Five steps to making to do lists that get things done
How to London
See London like a local It’s fairly easy to tell from my posts that I’m a list-making and travel nerd. As much as I would love to take the romantic approach of eschewing plans, schedules and guidebooks, it’s very much not my style and likely never will be. However, one place it’s impossible to keep … Continue reading How to London
What to see in Slovenia in four days
Four day Slovenian itinerary I visited Slovenia back in 2015 for a long weekend and was blown away by how beautiful it was and how much there was to see. I only really scratched the surface and would love to go back to explore more, but for a short stay this is a good itinerary … Continue reading What to see in Slovenia in four days
30 things to do in the City of London during your lunch break
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 8 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 8 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
Think on paper 