Travelling from Oslo to Bergen by Train
After a few days in Oslo, we boarded a train to Bergen to see Norway’s countryside by rail. The journey was 6.5 hours but it’s been voted one of the most scenic rail routes in the world. A bit of…
What I Ate in Norway
After my recent visit to Norway I know two things for sure: 1) It is the one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to 2) It is the most expensive place I’ve ever been to We were hitting…
36 Hours in Oslo
When people asked where I was going on my summer holiday this year, every single person looked totally baffled when I told them I was off to Norway. The reason? Simple that I haven’t been there before, and that seemed…
A Wedding in Tuscany
I consider myself pretty well travelled. Last year I went to Australia, Hong Kong, Beijing, Paris and Frankfurt, so I’ve managed to clock up quite a few air miles. However, until recently, I’d never been to Italy. Considering how much…
Nine Things to Know When Visiting Barcelona
One thing to remember if you’re attending a hen party abroad: it’s not a holiday. When you get a group of women together who don’t all know each other, you will never please everyone. That’s why I didn’t plan much…
A Night at Clevedon Hall, Somerset
It’s very rare that I’ll do a weekend trip away in the UK. I’m all for a full blown staycation; a week in Cornwall or the Lake District, but one night away has always seemed like too much of an…
What I Ate in Prague
If you’re looking for a culinary taste bud explosion, then Prague maybe isn’t the place to go. We certainly didn’t eat badly on our trip, but the local cuisines are pretty limited in their offering, consisting predominantly of cuts of…
A Weekend in Prague
Prague is one of those cities, like Paris, where Brits go for a ‘long weekend’. Unlike Paris, however, there aren’t many people who can tell you what there is to see there. It’s known for being picturesque, and I knew…
What I Ate in Paris
Food is such an integral part of any trip I make; I often plan where I’m going to eat before I decide what tourist attractions I’ll take in. Of course, I’ve heard much about the food in France, but as…