A historic pilgrimage, packed with km after km of beautiful scenery and challenging trails, there’s no question the Camino de Santiago can be a positively life-changing trip. But making sure it’s positive is absolutely paramount. Having hiked the Camino as a solo female, I certainly know, first-hand, about the personal growth value this ancient trail […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Dec
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When it comes to European cities that are small but mighty, you can’t look past Malta’s stunning capital, so I’ve compiled this list of the top things to do there to help you get this most form this destination. Covering just a tiny area (only 1 sq km tiny!), Valletta is actually jam-packed with enough […]
Europe, NETHERLANDS, Western Europe
Weekend Away in the Dutch Capital? Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel Hits the Spot!
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Dec
Dec
I’ve decided, hauling heavy bags around city centres is hugely overrated! Perhaps it’s because I live in London, and seem to spend my life lugging heavy bags around this city (it kinda goes with the travel blogger territory I suppose), perhaps it’s because I’ve just celebrated my 40th birthday and mid-life has struck, or perhaps […]
Europe, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, Travel Stories, Western Europe
The Camino Provides: Hiking to Santiago as a Solo Female
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Nov
Nov
They say the Camino provides. In fact, it was all I kept hearing when I mentioned to people that I was going to be walking part of this ancient pilgrimage. Quite what the provision would be was not altogether clear, but it did seem highly personal and profound to each and every walker I spoke. […]
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Oct
Planning a trip to the island of Gozo from Malta? Then it pays to know there are two ferry options and this article is going to tell you all about both of them! I highly recommend adding Gozo island to your Malta itinerary. This little gem is only a short ferry ride from the main […]
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Oct
“See how this clock has just one hand” points out Baroness de Piro, “that’s how you can tell it’s a traditional Maltese clock.” “Not until the 19th century did the Maltese create clocks with two hands. I think it’s something to do with our relaxed approach to time”, she remarks with a glint in her […]
Europe, SWITZERLAND, Western Europe
Wine, Walks & Warmth: Weekend of Wonders in Switzerland’s Valais Region
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Sep
Sep
“Which language is easiest for you,” asks the lady behind the reception desk, “German, French, Italian or English?” English I reply sheeplshly, forever embarrassed by the poor school French and Spanish I can just about deploy to conjure up a basic sentence. “Great”, she says thrusting a key the size of my shoulder bag into […]
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When you think of Vienna, the images that typically come to mind are sumptuous Baroque architecture, grand boulevards, classical music and, perhaps, a delicious Wiener Schnitzel! However, there’s much more to this vibrant city than its rich cultural heritage and culinary delights. Because Vienna offers loads of opportunities for nature lovers to stay active and […]
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Sep
Not known as one of the cheapest countries in the world, there’s no question Austria isn’t the usual destination budget travellers make a beeline for. Even less so, its capital, Vienna, which definitely has a reputation for its historic opulence and grandeur But fear not! There are many great things to do in Vienna for […]
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Sep
Sep
It turns out there’s a lot that rhymes with Corfu. From the “sea that’s blue” to the “I’m here with you”, the list for trivial lyrics is almost as irrevocable as it is infinite when it comes to this Greek island. Or so it felt, as we drove around Corfu in our rental car discovering […]