Europe
Ultimate Portugal Itinerary: 1, 2 & 3 Week Plans
When it comes to countries in Europe that have recently sailed to the top of many a bucket list, it’s hard to get better than the Iberian country of Portugal. Awash with some great cities, stunning coastline, incredible hiking, delicious food and great some great vineyards, Portugal’s such a bit hit all round, that it’s […]
Top 10 Lisbon Airbnbs
If you’re looking for a European capital that doesn’t involve too much sightseeing or museum-going, but is heavy on the cafes, beautiful tiled buildings, ceramic shops and sunset lookouts, then Lisbon could be the city for you! Still pretty affordable as European capitals go too (and therefore great for budget travellers), the country’s political and […]
Top 10 Manchester Day Trips
Manchester is definitely one of the UK’s most fun cities and, thanks to its famous football clubs, iconic music scene, wealth of historic sights and amazing foodie vibes, there’s certainly plenty to discover and explore there. … And that doesn’t even take into account, the fab things to do around this city. From nature walks […]
5 Madeira Hikes You Can’t Miss
I’m not going to beat around the bush here, instead I’ll get straight to the point and say Madeira is a hiking mecca! Given how into walking I am, it’s pretty incredible it’s taken me this long to get to this amazing Portuguese island, but thankfully I’ve finally made it and can certainly attest to […]
Is Madeira Safe? +11 Other Top Tips for Travel There
I think it’s pretty fair to say, that I knew very little about the island of Madeira before I travelled there. And I guess if you’re reading this article, that might also be the case for you! Yes, despite the fact that the capital of my home island (that’s St Helier in Jersey for those […]
Best Time to Visit Madeira
A Portuguese island, politically part of Europe, Madeira is actually situated off the west coast of Northern Africa and therefore has a climate that much more closely resembles this subtropical part of the world. Through into this mix however, the volcanic landscape of Madeira, the fact it sits in the Atlantic Ocean and the largely […]
21 Best Things to Do in Madeira
Honestly, who knew the small island of Madeira was jampacked with so many amazing things to do? Not me, that’s for sure! That is, not until I spent 9 epic days exploring the length and breadth of this Portuguese archipelago and realised that I could have done with even longer to absorb the wealth of […]
Ultimate 3 Day Lisbon Itinerary
If you’ve got a long trip planned, then more than 3 days in Lisbon is never going to be a bad idea (!), but if you’re on a whistlestop city break, a full Portugal road trip or perhaps even a maxed-out Iberian excursion, then I’ve got great news for you…. 3 days in Lisbon is […]
Top 21 Things to Do in Lisbon
Haven’t been to Lisbon yet? Then you’re missing out! Yes if you weren’t already in the know, then Lisbon is the hot European city to visit at the moment and with its gorgeous tiled buildings, amazing café and bar scene, plus the city’s incredible lookouts, it’s really no surprise! But if you’re expecting a super […]
8 Top Lisbon Day Trips
There’s no question Lisbon is now a huge hit when it comes to European city trips. Oozing creative and cultural flair, what this city doesn’t offer among its charming streets, quaint cafes and boutique shops, it certainly will boast from its epic lookouts, superb bar scene and delicious culinary choices. So yes, trust me when […]
