Are you planning your first trip to Paris? After five trips to Paris over the last decade, including a stint studying in Paris, I’ve written this itinerary for 3 days in Paris for first time visitors to help you get the most out of your trip! This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris. It includes the best … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
The Upper East Side is one of the most iconic neighbourhoods in New York City, well known for its affluent residents, luxurious brownstones and doorman buildings, and some of the city’s best museums and designer shopping. The Upper East Side is one of the best neighbourhoods in NYC for visitors, with plenty of things to see and do. The best things to do on the … Continue reading Upper East Side Neighbourhood Guide
Hells Kitchen is a classic NYC neighborhood to visit while you’re in New York City. While it doesn’t have the obvious charms of SoHo, West Village, East Village or Nolita, there are lots of great things to do in Hells Kitchen. While Hells Kitchen lacks some of the grander sights of other parts of Manhattan, there are plenty of things to do – like the … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Guide (+ Map)
The USA is one of my favourite travel destinations because of the country’s regional diversity, so much so that I’ve spent a total of three months travelling the USA, and also lived in the US for two years. While many of the best travel destinations in the USA are vibrant major cities, I’ve loved having the chance to explore the country’s cute and quirky small … Continue reading 10 Best Charming Small Towns in the USA
The Flatiron District, Gramercy Park & NoMad neighbourhoods make up one of the most sophisticated districts in New York City. From the Flatiron Building to Madison Square Park, to Eataly and the Union Square Greenmarket, you’ll find so many New York City icons in this neighbourhood, alongside glamorous hotel bars, upscale shopping and some of the city’s chicest restaurants. I’ve written this neighborhood guide to … Continue reading Flatiron, Gramercy & NoMad: NYC Neighborhood Guide (2025)
Midtown Manhattan is home to so many of New York City icons, including The Empire State Building, Central Park, MoMa, Grand Central Station, Times Square & more! After living in New York City for two years, and working in Midtown, I’ve created this Midtown Neighborhood Guide to help visitors find the absolute best things to do in Midtown Manhattan. You can squeeze most of what … Continue reading Midtown Manhattan: NYC Neighborhood 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)
Athens is not the most glamorous European city, but it is full of beautiful, wondrous things. It’s a place I often find myself defending, because I think it’s too easily overlooked in favour of more polished European cities and the idyllic Greek islands. When we spent two weeks in Greece, Athens was our final stop, after visiting Paros, Milos & Sifnos. It was my third … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Days in Athens
Parikia is the capital of Paros, one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Cyclades. Parikia is the capital of Paros and the island’s major port, yet it’s also one of the loveliest villages on the island. In this guide to Parikia, I’ve included tips on where to stay, the best things to do in Parikia & a few of my favourite places to … Continue reading Parikia Guide: Paros’ Captivating Capital
Milos is one of the most beautiful Cyclades islands in Greece, and an excellent alternative or addition to a trip to Santorini or Mykonos. Of the seven Greek islands I’ve visited so far, Milos is my favourite! Below, I’ve shared my highlights from our 5 days in Milos, which includes some of the most beautiful beaches, like Sarakiniko and Firopotamus, and dazzling fishing villages like … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece