With current events keeping me inside my home I’m finding I’m doing a fair bit of … Some thoughts 18 months on from returning from long-term solo travelRead more
Europe
Five unusual things to do in London
There’s certainly no shortage of famous attractions, interesting museums and historic sites for travellers to visit … Five unusual things to do in LondonRead more
A few vegan spots for solo travellers in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is widely considered to be one of the best cities in the world for vegan … A few vegan spots for solo travellers in Berlin, GermanyRead more
When Berlin was divided: where to learn about the city’s recent past
With my employer giving us a very generous two week break from work over the Christmas … When Berlin was divided: where to learn about the city’s recent pastRead more
Visiting the world’s first Vagina Museum
Ever since I heard about the plans to set up the world’s first bricks-and-mortar Vagina Museum … Visiting the world’s first Vagina MuseumRead more
Twenty-four hours in Brussels: an easy weekend trip from London
I’ve mentioned several times already how one of the things I’m enjoying about living in London … Twenty-four hours in Brussels: an easy weekend trip from LondonRead more
Haapsalu, Estonia: a holiday hotspot for the tsars and Tchaikovsky
It was my final full day in Estonia, and I woke to the sound of heavy … Haapsalu, Estonia: a holiday hotspot for the tsars and TchaikovskyRead more
A day trip to Helsinki by ferry from Tallinn
Being back in Europe after two years in Australia, I’m very much enjoying the novelty of … A day trip to Helsinki by ferry from TallinnRead more
Churches, palaces, street art and spies: exploring Tallinn (and not just the Old Town)
Tallinn is another one of those places that I have always wanted to visit, ever since … Churches, palaces, street art and spies: exploring Tallinn (and not just the Old Town)Read more
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
