Heading to Penang? Here’s the top 12 things to do there. My first stop in Malaysia and my first sense of what a diverse, dazzling and delicious country this is to travel, Penang is a fantastic destination to explore. Located in the northwest of the country, I travelled to Penang from Thailand, enroute to Singapore, […]
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The largest city in Bolivia, La Paz is a lofty affair. Situated at over 3,650m this really is a city in the clouds, indeed it is the highest capital in the world! And while this elevation can leave you a little out of breath, so too can the amount of things to do in La […]
It might be small, but it packs a mean punch! Yes the beautiful historic city of Krakow in Poland is one of my top recommendations for a European city break. Manageable, walkable, pretty, safe, full of Polish history and easy to reach, Krakow has a lot going for it, not to mention the great day […]
One of the most buzzing cities in Europe, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is a young, vibrant and fun city, perfect for summer and winter visits alike. Split into 2 halves by the grand river Danube, the cities of Buda and Pest combine in bringing both a royal grandness and an edgy urban element to […]
Paris is such an amazing and enchanting city that, let’s be honest, it’s easy to spend a lot of time exploring its wonders and still feel you need more time to discover everything! But, if you can pry yourself away from the city, then don’t forget there’s a whole heap of amazing day trips from […]
When I headed to Leeds this year to spend a weekend exploring this northern English city and its famous pastoral surrounds, it was my first visit back in over 10 years! Which is a long time when you used to live in a city! And live in Leeds I did, for 3 epic, wild years […]
Heading to the north of Bolivia? Then here’s the top things to do in Copacabana, including details about visiting the magical Isla Del Sol! Located on the edge of the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, for most people crossing the border from Peru into Bolivia (as I was), the town of Copacabana […]
Let’s start with a small disclaimer… I spent over 3 weeks in and around Cusco alone! Which is not hard given the amount of things there is to do here. Yup I spent more time in this city than I reckon most people spend in the whole of Peru and that’s because it’s a) amazing […]
The centrally-located capital of Spain, Madrid so often gets overlooked in favour of its more touristy national counterpart, Barcelona. But if you want to discover a more local city vibe in this country, then can I suggest heading for the capital instead. A fairly small and easily navigable European capital, it’s amazing just how much […]
One of Peru’s many UNESCO World Heritage sights, the stunning city of Arequipa in the south of country is a delightful spot to explore, with tons of amazing things to do. Renowned for its charming colonial architecture, Arequipa’s famous use of sillar, a white volcanic stone, is what gives many of its buildings such a […]