The Beginner’s Guide of Where to Eat in Kings Cross, London
Previously just a dingy area of London to catch a train, I never thought I’d write about where to eat in Kings Cross – but over the last couple of years, the variety of options have made it one of…
How to Spend a Day in Ostend – Belgium’s Largest Coastal Town
You’ve been drawn in by the amazing street art, but now you need to know what to do in Ostend beyond discovering amazing murals. Just 15 minutes on the train from Bruges, Ostend is dwarfed in notoriety by its famous…
How to Spend a Weekend in Milan, Italy
Wondering what to do in Milan when you have no interest in high fashion, football or art? I found researching what to do in Milan super stressful. I’m more Primark over Prada, 100% very much NOT interested in football (or…
The Beer Spa, Budapest: An Alternative Thermal Bath Experience
I’ve inadvertently ended up in a couple of geothermal areas of the world in the last six months, from the sulphur pools of Rotorua in New Zealand to the outdoor hot pools of Iceland, so a trip to…
Eight Traditional Hungarian Foods to Try in Budapest (and Where to Find …
My previous experience of Eastern European food can be summarised as ‘lots of meat and cheap beer’, which definitely isn’t to say that I haven’t had some great meals, just that they’ve all had those two components in common. I’d…
A Day Trip to Vianden Castle, Luxembourg (or, OMG That Looks Like …
It became clear pretty quickly, that as much as Luxembourg City was fascinating and beautiful, it was also very, very small. After a full Saturday there, we began to realise that, as in many places in Europe, it would be…
One Day in Paris: Where to Eat Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Gosh, we’re lucky here in the UK. The fact that a casual day trip over to France is a) feasible and b) affordable, is a luxury that I certainly don’t take advantage of enough. With Eurostar pinging you straight from…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Sofia, Bulgaria
After my long weekend in Bucharest earlier this year, I’ve found a new obsession with Eastern Europe. It’s a relatively untapped treasure trove for my own travels, but with a rich history (much of it surprisingly brutal and very, very…
The Four Biggest and Best Thrill Seeking Rides at Disneyland Paris
My main priority when visiting Disneyland Paris was to wear Minnie Mouse ears, spot some princesses and see Sleeping Beauty’s castle. It has a reputation of being an attraction for children, but the park has some huge thrill rides…