So, you’re planning a trip to Prague and, like me, you probably have a soft spot for cats. You’ve heard about cat cafes, maybe even visited a few elsewhere, and now you’re wondering if Prague’s versions are worth your precious travel time. I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring…
When I was planning my Eastern European adventure last June, I decided to start in Krakow. This was for a number of reasons. I really wanted to go to Poland. It’s cheap (and it only cost me £35 to fly there from Stansted) and it was new country to me.…
Of all of the European cities that I have visited over the past few years, Amsterdam holds a special place in my heart. It was the destination for my very first solo trip abroad. I’ve explored the city on my own, with complete strangers and with one of my best…
In the winter, all I want to do is hibernate and have a good pamper. Especially when it’s freezing like it has been the last couple of weeks. I tend to take a lot of baths and spend my evenings really looking after myself. Here are a few products that…
The crisp air of November signals a unique challenge for travelers. One day, you might be basking in mild autumn sun, the next, bracing against a biting wind or unexpected drizzle. Packing for this shoulder season means making smart choices. You need gear that adapts, provides comfort, and won’t weigh…
The capital of Denmark is one of those cities that is known for its beauty. If photography is your thing, then there are plenty of Instagram spots in Copenhagen. A quick Google image search brings up the colourful architecture of Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid statue amongst other beauty spots.…
Do you fancy a day in Birmingham? Birmingham is the UK’s second city, but it often gets overlooked. Many people like to take the mickey out of the accent and I’ve found that it’s not somewhere that people would choose to visit. I think it’s about time that more people…
Take a Ride on a Gondola The first of my suggestions of things to do in Venice is a gondola ride, which may seem obvious. However, before we got to Venice, we had already decided that this was something that we weren’t too bothered. As pretty as they are, we…
Since I first visited Prague in 2018, I’ve been desperate to return. The capital of Czechia just completely captivated me like no other city has. Like many other Eastern European cities, the architecture in Prague is breathtaking. Everywhere you turn, there’s colourful, ornate buildings and the cobbled streets just add…
Research indicates that over 60% of summer travelers report significant discomfort due to heat, humidity, or unexpected delays, negatively impacting their trip satisfaction by nearly a third. That’s a huge chunk of your precious vacation time lost to avoidable irritations. July, with its peak travel season and often sweltering conditions,…