Europe

We finally managed to get away for our first holiday abroad of the year, and chose to go somewhere not quite as hot as the beachy parts of Europe… Read more: A Week in Austria and Germany

I was lucky enough to have two of my best friends come to London as part of their European holidays, so we organised to meet up in London and… Read more: London Birthday Trip

There’s nothing I love more than exploring a castle. The history, the intrigue, the beautiful architecture and décor, I love it all. I’ve always been a fan of royal… Read more: South Eastern English Castles & Gardens

We were lucky enough to go on holiday with my mum while she was visiting, which was such a blessing. We decided to travel to the Spanish island of… Read more: Four days in Mallorca

I’d heard many good things about Canterbury, and was excited to visit the historic town. From its famous cathedral, to the river flowing through the town, it has all… Read more: Canterbury

Paris has always been somewhere I have dreamed of visiting, ever since I was old enough to know of it. To me the city represents romance, beauty, elegance and… Read more: A Long Weekend in Paris

Monaco The following day we caught a packed train to Monaco, about 25 minutes east of Nice. In summer, the trains can be sweltering and crowded, so I’d recommend… Read more: A Week in the French Riviera – Part Two

Visiting the south of France has been on my bucket list since I was a child. Hearing stories from my mum about soaking up the sun on a beach… Read more: A Week in the French Riviera – Part One

Having lived here for half a year, you’d think I would’ve made it to the capital by now. But no, in June 2025 we did our first weekend getaway… Read more: A Weekend in London

A whirlwind weekend in Istanbul exploring Ottoman palaces, historic mosques, bustling markets, Turkish hammams and, of course, the city’s famous cats.

A weekend in Rome exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain, Trastevere and some of the city’s lesser-known ancient sites.

We spent a few days exploring Bath and the Cotswolds, and it was the perfect mix of history, charm, and countryside. Bath captivated us with its elegant Georgian architecture, cobbled streets,… Read more: A Weekend in Bath & the Cotswolds

Cornwall – some say the most beautiful place in the United Kingdom, filled with crystal clear water, jagged coastlines, sleepy seaside villages and ancient history. Cornwall is a must-visit… Read more: Cornwall Road Trip – Four Day Itinerary

Next, I made my way to Dublin, hoping to get closer to the UK once my visa was sorted. But just a few days after arriving, I learned I’d need… Read more: Wicklow & Dublin

The next stop on my solo travels through Belgium was Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, a small university town that was once part of Leuven. It’s not a typical tourist destination, but it gave… Read more: Bruges & Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

I took a day to explore Brussels — not enough to see everything, but enough to get a feel for the city’s contrasts. It’s a mix of ornate architecture,… Read more: Brussels

I ended up in Leuven almost by accident. I joined a women’s travel group, made a friend, and stayed on her couch for the week. It turned out to… Read more: Leuven

Once again, I travelled back to Vienna to try to finally sort out my UK visa. We arrived and dropped off my passport to the local immigration office, and… Read more: Klosterneuburg & Münchendorf

I spent a few days in Bologna. The terracotta buildings, long stretches of porticoes, and lived-in feel make it easy to settle into its rhythm. The Basilica di San Petronio on Piazza… Read more: Bologna

The last stop on my two-week Central Europe adventure: Venice. This city had been on my bucket list ever since I was little, listening to my mum’s stories about the… Read more: Venice

Slovenia was one of the most beautiful places I have visited in Europe. Unfortunately, it was also where I was most unlucky. On the bus ride from Budapest to… Read more: Lake Bled

We left Český Krumlov and arrived in Budapest in the early afternoon. Our first stop was the Dohány Street Synagogue — one of the largest in the world. The building’s Moorish… Read more: Budapest

We took a train from Prague to Český Krumlov and arrived mid-afternoon. After checking into our accommodation, we set off on our first wander through the village. I’ll be… Read more: Český Krumlov

We arrived in Prague in the evening after a long day of travel from Kraków. The sun was just starting to dip as we made our way into the city, and the… Read more: Prague

After our magical day in Wrocław, our group made the journey to Kraków — one of Poland’s most culturally rich and emotionally complex cities. It’s a place where stunning… Read more: Krakow

After saying goodbye to Berlin, I hopped on a train with my new Intrepid group and made my way to Wrocław — a colourful city in southwest Poland that… Read more: Wroclaw

Berlin was the first stop on my two-week Central Europe tour. I chose to book this trip through Intrepid, using credit from my previously canceled Canadian tour. I was… Read more: Berlin

On my rerouted trip back to Vienna, I spent one day in Konstanz, and was lucky enough to have my German friend as my own personal tour guide. It… Read more: Munich

My home base whilst in Switzerland was Geneva, as I was staying with my cousin and his wife. It was so nice to be around family, as I’d been… Read more: Geneva & Nearby Villages

I adored Vienna. The city has the most amazing feel to it. The architecture was stunning, the shops adorable, and art and culture were well and truly present. Public… Read more: Vienna