As part of my year of travel where I spent a year with my husband moving from place to place every month in search of where to live, we ended up in Switzerland. We’d found the most beautiful chalet with an incredible view above the town of…
Back in September 2022, we moved away from Canada. I’d be lying if I said this was my decision. The plan was to spend the next 12 months or so travelling around Europe and figuring out where we might want to live full-time. I wasn’t happy…
Flights? Check! Bags packed? Check! Travel medical insurance? Check! This wasn’t always the case for me. When I first started backpacking over 10 years ago, travel insurance wasn’t top of the priority list as I looked to keep costs as low…
Travelling in Eastern Canada in the winter may not seem like the brightest of ideas but trust me when I say it has its perks. True, ideally we probably wouldn’t …
With everyone spending more time close to home this year, now is the perfect time to learn more about where you live and see it in a whole new light. …
2017 is a huge year of celebration for Canada. That’s because this year marks 150 years of Canada as a nation! Every national park in the country is free to …
So, you’ve decided to visit the Lost City of the Incas; Machu Picchu. You know you want to see it and get one of those photos in front of Huayna Picchu, perhaps even a #selfie with one of the free-roaming llamas and alpacas? Just don’t get…
Many people dream of backpacking in Europe. And given the continent is full of history, culture, great food, scenery (and more!) it’s easy to see why. Europe is an ideal place for first-time backpackers as in general it’s pretty safe and…
If you’ve ever lived in London, or stayed there for more than a few weeks, you’ll know that as great as being in London is, it’s often even better to …
If you love travelling chances are you’ll come across an overnight bus journey at some point. I love them because they’re usually cheap and I’m a bit of a budget …
I grew up not all that far away from the pretty Cotswolds villages in the UK. While it still seems strange to me that the best villages in the Cotswolds have gained such notoriety, It’s easy to see why. Full of cute cottages, some with…
My weekend in Snowdonia was full of pretty scenery, akin to that in the Scottish Highlands (although thankfully a little bit warmer!). We had a car with us for the …
If you’re looking for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of London life then head out of the city and to Swansea Bay. This beautiful stretch of coastline …
When I picked Gothenburg as the destination for a Christmassy weekend away I had no idea how much I’d love it. I’d got excited reading about the Christmas market, and even more excited when I discovered you could escape the city and be out…
We woke early on the morning of leaving Vesna and The Herbal Rooms. Early as in before 6am… We had a full day ahead of us to explore beautiful Slovenia …
Ever dreamed of sailing the Mediterranean Sea? Planning a sailing trip in the Med is easier than you’d think thanks to tour companies like MedSailors. I spent a week sailing around the Saronic Greek Islands with MedSailors and had a…
I don’t tend to use ferries as a form of transportation much unless it’s the only way to get somewhere like, for example, visiting Gothenburg’s archipelago or going from Montevideo in Uruguay to Buenos Aires in Argentina. But am I right in…
It’s time for strawberries and cream, chilled prosecco, white clothing and M&S picnics; it’s Wimbledon season! We British folks are good at queueing we understand how to stand in line better than most other nations. So, when it comes to…
We chose to travel around the USA in a van not just for the convenience and ease of getting around but also because it’s very budget friendly. In the entire three months of travel (plus two months extra that we were in Vancouver) we only…
If you’re planning on visiting Tbilisi the capital city of Georgia (the country!), you might be looking for some travel tips before you go. If you’re anything like me, you …
Having lived in Vancouver for around 7 years, I know exactly what to expect when it comes to spring in Vancouver. Vancouver in spring is when the city comes alive …
There are so many cool things to do Slovenia has to offer. For such a small country, there are plenty of things to do in Slovenia to keep you entertained …
Here are all the best 2023 Black Friday deals on outdoor gear that you can get. Deals are updated as they come through! Black Friday is almost upon us and …
Grenoble in France is a pretty town that’s surrounded by mountains. With so many fun things to do in Grenoble France knowing where to start can be tricky, especially since …
Vancouver loves going out for brunch. All you have to do is walk down West 4th Avenue on a weekend morning and you’ll see lines outside some of the most …
The Watersprite Lake trail is one of the best Squamish hikes and among the best hikes near Vancouver. It’s a long hike that requires a 4×4 (or at least a …
The Quiraing walk on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is one of the most beautiful walks in Scotland that I’ve done and I’ve definitely done my fair few. Having …
If you’re visiting Inverness, the UK’s northernmost city, and looking for the best free things to do in Inverness you’re in the right place. I recently spent a month living …