I had high expectations of Iceland from all the photos and videos I had seen on social media, and it did not disappoint. Visiting during the depths of winter was a truly magical experience, one I’ll never forget! Today I wanted to share the highlights of our adventures in Iceland and offer some tips ifContinueContinue reading “Iceland Highlights: A Very Quick Overview of Must-Visits in the Land of Ice and Fire”
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48 hours in Porto
In March 2024 we flew off to Porto for a quick 48 hour city break. In fact, it wasn’t even quite 48 hours… we had an early start and arrived mid-morning on the Friday and we set off back home as the sun rose on the Sunday. But despite only spending approximately 45 hours inContinueContinue reading “48 hours in Porto”
GUEST BLOG: Christmas Markets Ranked Worst to Best
by Stacey Cutten @ Stacey Explores Given that this year we are all sadly missing our dose of Christmas festivities, I wanted to take a little time to reflect on all of European Christmas markets I have visited – so next year you can visit the best ones! I am yet to visit any GermanContinueContinue reading “GUEST BLOG: Christmas Markets Ranked Worst to Best”
72 HOURS IN… BUDAPEST
For my 50th blog post (!!) I thought I would finally get around to writing about my first ever independent city break, Budapest! During my gap year, I was working and saving up for my big 3 month adventure around Southeast Asia. About halfway through my 7 months of working at a camping store, IContinueContinue reading “72 HOURS IN… BUDAPEST”
AUSCHWITZ
This post has been really difficult to write. Auschwitz was not an enjoyable experience, it was harrowing and humbling and surreal. It was the most grounded I felt in a long time and this is why going to Auschwitz is so important. It is easy to get caught up in our own little bubble andContinueContinue reading “AUSCHWITZ”
A FEW DAYS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
Pont Valentré, Cahors Last week I spent 5 days in the South of France, doing little more than burying my nose in a book and wandering from café to café in beautiful little towns and villages. The trip was fairly last minute; an early birthday present to visit my mum, who has recently retired andContinueContinue reading “A FEW DAYS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE”
72 HOURS IN… BERLIN
The mighty Brandenburg Gate Back with another city break guide in my 72 hours saga! Mine and my boyfriend’s first trip abroad together was a winter break in Berlin to celebrate my 21st birthday, and honestly it was the perfect place for us for so many reasons… the food, history, culture, and the added bonusContinueContinue reading “72 HOURS IN… BERLIN”
72 Hours in… Barcelona
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love a European city break. Endless coffee stops, exploring museums, walking around beautiful parks and seeing the most iconic sights make for a full and exciting weekend break. My most recent city break was with my boyfriend to a place I’ve wanted toContinueContinue reading “72 Hours in… Barcelona”
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