Bagels are one of the most iconic foods to try in New York City. The best bagels in New York City are found in old school delis & appetizing stores as well as in new, dedicated bagel shops. I didn’t even like bagels before I tried them in New York, but after I moved to New York City I got hooked! I’ve rounded up the … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City
Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities in the UK. With more than a thousand years of history, its beautiful medieval Old Town and elegant New Town side by side, more than 100 parks, a thriving literary scene and home to the largest arts festival in the world, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is the second-most visited destination in Britain. When I visited … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh
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Planning your first trip to New York City is exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. If you’re spending 5 days in New York City for the first time, there’s a mind-boggling number of things to do, see and eat. Planning a 5 day itinerary can seem impossible! I’ve lived in New York City and have used this experience to design what I think is the … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Days in New York City for First Time Visitors
With dozens of pristine beaches, vibrant and distinctive neighbourhoods and three national parks on its doorstep, the Gold Coast is one of the best travel destinations in Australia for first time visitors. Iconic beaches neighbourhoods like Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach and Coolangatta are just the beginning! This Gold Coast Travel Guide is designed for first time visitors, and visitors who haven’t spent much time … Continue reading The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide
Sydney is Australia’s largest city and unofficial capital, with a stunning oceanfront location and vibrant, diverse neighbourhoods. Sydney is a must-visit on your first trip to Australia and a great spot for a weekend city break for travellers from within Australia. Having lived either side of Sydney, both in Brisbane and Melbourne, I’ve visited Sydney for work and pleasure more times than I can count. … Continue reading Sydney Travel Guide: What to see & where to eat
Melbourne wears many hats. It’s often referred to Australia’s capital of culture, food, sport and fashion, and it somehow manages to juggle all of these titles at once. A trip to Melbourne is an essential part of an itinerary for a first trip to Australia. It’s a city for café culture and high culture, street art and the country’s best art gallery. Visitors come to Melbourne for … Continue reading The Ultimate Melbourne Travel Guide
For most people, the Greek islands conjures up images of traditional villages crowded with white-washed stone houses with blue wooden shutters and streets teeming with bougainvillea. These idyllic villages are only found on the islands in the Cyclades, and while Santorini and Mykonos are more famous, the most beautiful traditional Cycladic villages are found on Paros. One of the most well-preserved and beautiful villages on … Continue reading Lefkes: Paros’ enchanting medieval capital
As with just about everything in the city, there is an overwhelming choice of museum and galleries to visit in New York City. There’s not just one iconic museum, but five. There aren’t just a few interesting smaller galleries and museums, but dozens. Visiting one of New York’s world-class museums and galleries is one of the best things to do in New York because it’s part … Continue reading The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City
Wide boulevards, elegant stone buildings with gun-metal grey roofs and few buildings more than five or six stories tall. This is how we tend to think of Paris. It wasn’t until my third visit to Paris that I saw a different side to the City of Light. La Defense, technically outside the city’s limits, is Paris’ modern business district. Free of height restrictions, skyscrapers grow … Continue reading La Defense Neighbourhood Guide, Paris
Beautiful Paris offers endless possibilities for ways to spend your days, but if you need a little inspiration, look no further. This list of 50 things to do in Paris has ideas for first time visitors, and old hands alike. Tell me your suggestions in the comments! What are some of your favourite things to do Paris? What’s on your wish list? Continue reading 50 Things to Do in Paris