Join Me As I Explore Europe…
Let me start off by saying that as someone without either parent still alive, graveyards aren't exactly places I like to hang out at, nor am I one to go on any sort of haunted tour. But somehow, when I'm traveling, graveyards become a unique place to enjoy some quiet time away from the crowds… Continue reading Sightseeing at Cemetaries
Whether you spell it Lucerne or Luzern, you might have seen pictures of the stunningly beautiful Swiss lake with its medieval covered bridges - It's certainly a crowd pleaser and was actually my second favourite place to visit in Switzerland - See my Lucerne video on Youtube for a quick taste of what the views… Continue reading Lake Rotsee, The Lesser Known Lake in Lucern, Switzerland
The ancient Temple of Debod is the only piece of Egyptian architecture to be seen in Spain. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it dates back to the 2nd century BC and originally stood in Egypt, 15km from Aswan. But in 1960, due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, many monuments and sites of… Continue reading Don’t Make This Mistake When Visiting The Temple of Debod in Madrid!
Sometimes (well, most of the time) it's the smallest of things that please me. In this case, little iron gnomes, or dwarves as they are otherwise known. It started when I was reading in the Ibis hotel room. I suddenly glanced up and noticed a little door in the side of the wardrobe - Not… Continue reading Gnome Hunting in Wroclaw, Poland
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this Medieval UNESCO World Heritage city back in January - So much so that it made it into 2nd place for my favourite places in Spain (Ronda taking the top spot). I stayed for 2 nights at the delightful Alfonso VI hotel and could have happily spent a 3rd night to allow me… Continue reading Visiting Toledo, Spain
You don't have to travel far outside of Rethymno on the gorgeous Greek island of Crete to find some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Jump in a car, on a quad, or on a scooter and you'll soon find yourself surrounded by nature with the sound of goat bells… Continue reading Enjoying Nature Near Rethymno, Crete
On a 3 week journey around Spain, I traveled to Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, Seville, Zaragoza, and Barcelona by train with a photographer friend. Tickets were booked approximately 1 month ahead of time on The Trainline EU website, all of the above tickets for 2 passengers coming in at approximately £500, this was a mix… Continue reading Traveling Spain by Train
I visited this town in the East of Crete twice in 2017, the first time as a weekend break, the 2nd as a brief stopover on my way to/from Sitia. I enjoyed my visits but I was surprised at how little there is to see/do within the town itself -- I'm a bit of a… Continue reading Visiting Agios Nikolaos
It's almost 2 years since I was in Santorini, my how time flies! I only went for 3 nights as a birthday treat to myself, and actually, this was what kick-started my solo-female travel obsession! It was as amazing as I imagined it would be, yes, just as beautiful as the photos show, but there… Continue reading Santorini – Some Things To Know
First a disclaimer - I haven't been to every major beach in Crete (yet) and I don't really call myself a beach person, I struggle to understand the whole point of laying on a beach all day as I'm not much of a swimmer and could easily sunbathe / read/doze at home in my garden!!… Continue reading Beaches in Crete