Greek weddings are legendary as one of the most vibrant celebrations in the world, so when my friend Lia invited David and I to her wedding in Greece, I was delighted. I love celebrating my friend’s weddings to begin with, but the chance to experience the joyfulness of a Greek wedding was the icing on the cake! The wedding was held in the bride’s hometown, … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Weeks in Greece
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 12 Of The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City (Local’s Guide)
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Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world, so I wanted to spend more than a few days on my first visit to the capital of Japan. This itinerary for one week in Tokyo is based on our own trip, sharing the best things to see, do & eat in Tokyo for first time visitors. Our itinerary for one week in Tokyo includes … Continue reading Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo (2025)
Crete is the largest island in Greece, so choosing the best area to stay in Crete for you, will dramatically influence your experience of the island. I’ve put together this mini guide for where to stay in Crete, based on my own trip to Crete. The best areas to stay in Crete are Chania or Rethymno, but if you’re visiting Crete to see the Minoan … Continue reading Where to stay in Crete: Chania, Rethymno or Heraklion?
Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is becoming more and more popular with international travellers. The best places to stay in Milos are Pollonia, Plaka or Adamas. My personal preference is Pollonia, where we stayed, but there are advantages to each village. In this guide for where to stay in Milos, I’ll share tips for the best places to stay … Continue reading Where to Stay in Milos? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka
Naousa is a beautiful village on the northern coast of Paros, one of Greece’s Cycladic Islands. Naousa (sometimes spelled Naoussa) is the most cosmopolitan village in Paros, and is home to the island’s best restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Naousa isn’t as busy or over-developed as the villages in Mykonos, fortunately, but everything definitely moves at a faster pace than in other major villages in Paros, … Continue reading Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village
Australia is an enormous and ancient country, with a dizzying array of experiences waiting for visitors. The best places in Australia to visit include the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road, major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, world-class wine regions like the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and Yarra Valley, and of course, the beaches of the Gold Coast, Byron Bay and the … Continue reading The 25 Best Places in Australia to Visit (+ What To Do & Map)
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Tokyo is one of the most captivating cities in the world, and one of my favourites. I spent a week in Tokyo on my first visit, but I know a lot of travellers to Japan normally have 3 or so days to spend in the city. With that in mind I’ve written this 3 Day Tokyo Itinerary based on the highlights of my trip, a few famous … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Tokyo (2025)
After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. We travelled through France, Italy & Greece, with one brief stop in Turkey at Ephesus. We started in Paris, travelled by train to Avignon & Nice, then along the coastline into Italy, to visit Cinque Terre, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence and Rome. In Rome, we met with a tour … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
The island of Milos has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, which is no small feat in a country with 227 islands and more than 13,800 km of coastline. Milos has 70 beaches, which is the most beaches of any island in the Cyclades. The best beaches in Milos include Sarakiniko, Agia Kiriaki, Plathiena, Paleochori, and what makes Milos beaches so special is … Continue reading 7 Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)