When I was staying in Bukit Lawang I made friends with an Indonesian woman around my … Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spotRead more
Europe
Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
After my immensely interesting day exploring Tirana and learning about the history of Albania, I was … Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, AlbaniaRead more
Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visited
Albania is a holiday destination which has been growing rapidly in popularity in recent times, with … Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visitedRead more
Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, Poland
Regular readers may be wondering what happened to New Zealand; after taking you through my two … Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, PolandRead more
Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a list
I’ve always tried to visit historical sites of trauma when I find myself in a region … Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a listRead more
Brexit: one travel blogger’s plea
It’s been one week since the UK voted to leave the EU by a very narrow … Brexit: one travel blogger’s pleaRead more
That time I found my own little beach in Corfu
It was my final chance to find this coastal path. I’d set out the previous afternoon … That time I found my own little beach in CorfuRead more
The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in Bedford
I’m starting to learn that even the smallest of places can contain some intriguing slices of … The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in BedfordRead more
Five top train journeys in Europe
There’s something special about travelling by train in Europe; perhaps it’s the many different terrains you … Five top train journeys in EuropeRead more
Gluten free and dairy free in Barcelona
I’m going to start this post with a massive disclaimer. I’m not coeliac and I don’t … Gluten free and dairy free in BarcelonaRead more
