On rugged, mountainous Milos, you’re at the mercy of the wind. The Greek island has more beaches than any other island in the Cyclades, but the day’s wind will dictate which ones to visit. The windswept, volcanic terrain creates other-worldly landscapes across the island, like the famous, moon-like Sarakiniko beach. The island was once popular with pirates, who hid out in the chalky white caves … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece
London is the ultimate metropolis. Home to millions of people, distinct neighbourhoods each with long histories, and home to many of the world’s most exciting artists, creatives and thinkers. We spent 5 days in London in June this year, which was the perfect proper introduction to the city. It was my third time in London, but the first time I’d spent more than 24 hours … Continue reading 5 Days in London: Itinerary with the best things to do, see & eat
Riots in Athens were on the news almost every day leading up to my first trip Greece, and I started to get nervous. I started to worry about whether Athens was safe, and found that lots of other travellers wondered the same thing. On my first trip in 2013, I had two nights in Athens either side of visiting the Greek islands. My first impressions … Continue reading Is Athens Safe for Tourists?
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Scotland is a small country, with a huge cultural footprint. It’s the home of haggis and bagpipes, tartan and tweed, the famed Scottish Highlands and the birthplace of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. As part of the United Kingdom, it has a long & complicated history which reverberates through the ages and continues to be felt to this day. We visited Scotland for the … Continue reading 4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands
This summer, we had our first big international trip post-pandemic. As always, there are a million places we want to go around the word, but this time it had to be Europe. I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from one another, yet we didn’t spend too much time travelling and we … Continue reading Itinerary & Highlights: 1 Month in the UK & Europe
The 2nd arrondissement is one of Paris‘ best kept secrets. Home to the neighbourhoods of Bourse, Sentier and Montorgueil, this elegant and charming arrondissement manages to fly under the radar despite it’s central location. It was one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris on my most recent visit, and one I’d previously overlooked. Located in the heart of Paris, it’s the city’s smallest neighbourhood. Despite … Continue reading Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil
We visited Ireland for the first time this June, as the first destination on our month-long trip around Europe and the UK. With four nights in the country, we decided to spend most of our time in Dublin, with a day trip to the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. It was my first trip to Ireland, but it definitely won’t be my last! We were … Continue reading 3 Days in Dublin: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (+ Day Trips)
The Glendalough monastic city is one of the most treasured Early Medieval sites in Ireland, and has attracted pilgrims for more than 1400 years. Today, it’s one of the most beloved sites in Ireland’s Ancient East region and a popular day trip from Dublin. Highlights of a trip to Glendalough include wandering through the magnificent Romanesque ruins of the monastic city and an amble through the … Continue reading Glendalough: Ireland’s Ancient Monastic City in the Wicklow Mountains
Irish pubs are iconic, and can be found in almost any major city across the world. The Irish capital, Dublin, is renowned for its nightlife and is ground zero for the beloved Irish pub. There are hundreds of pubs in Dublin, from elegant, old-world boozers to rowdy drinking dens. On my first visit to Dublin recently, I was so excited to experience the iconic Irish … Continue reading 8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin
Athens is not a glamorous city but it is full of beautiful, wondrous things. It’s a place I often find myself defending, because I think it’s cruelly overlooked in favour of more polished European cities and the more idyllic Greek islands. When I spent two weeks in Greece last summer, Athens was our final stop before our flight back to New York. It was my … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Days in Athens