Madeira is often called the “Hawaii of Europe” and it is easy to see why. Towering mountains, dramatic coastlines, tumbling waterfalls and lush green landscapes add to the island’s charm. The destination is teeming with diversity, with palm trees by the sea, wild flowers in the canyons and pine trees on the peaks. It is …
I have to admit, when I first landed in Berlin I wasn’t enamoured by the city’s modern and industrial feel, but it quickly grew on me. By the end of a long weekend, Berlin had firmly earned the title of one of my favourite European cities I have ever visited. Sure, it doesn’t have the …
Located in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is a bite-sized country which packs a serious punch. It is home to a huge variety of landscapes and cultural sites including stunning desert scenery, an abundance of historical treasures and the lowest point on Earth. In one visit you can tick off multiple bucket list …
As a northern lass who was born and raised a mere 40 minutes away from York, I am ashamed to say that I never truly appreciated its charm in my youth. York is a beautiful ancient city which was founded by the Romans in 71AD. It is a snapshot of British history, with influences from …
Is Puerto de Mogán actually worth a dedicated hiking trip, or is it better understood as a scenic coastal stop that happens to have trails nearby? After comparing it against Gran Canaria’s other hiking destinations, the answer is generally yes — but only if you know what you’re walking into. Mogán is a municipality, not …
The most expensive mistake tourists make in Santorini isn’t overpaying for a hotel — it’s spending four days in Oia and leaving thinking they’ve seen the island. Santorini is not a single famous village with blue domes. It’s a crescent-shaped volcanic caldera with distinct neighborhoods, beaches in three different colors, a buried Bronze Age city …
You booked a cottage near Rothbury. You packed your swimsuit. Then you opened Google and found 400 blog posts all pointing to the same three beaches on the coast. Inland Northumberland has deeper pools, quieter trails, and water so clean you can drink it. But you need to know exactly where to park, which grid …
You land in Auckland, jet-lagged, staring at a rental car counter. You have 21 days. You want to see Hobbiton, Milford Sound, and maybe a glacier. Everyone tells you to “just drive south.” I did that. Then I spent three days in a car, 8 hours a day, missing everything I actually came for. That’s …
The claim that Cape Town is “one of Africa’s most vegan-friendly cities” gets repeated in every travel roundup. It is, technically, accurate. But it creates a false expectation — that any restaurant you walk into will serve you well. It won’t. Cape Town has a genuinely strong plant-based dining scene, concentrated in specific neighbourhoods, built …
