Cheronissos is a remote beach and harbour on the northern tip of Sifnos, a tiny Cycladic island between Paros and Milos. When David and I spent two weeks in Greece, I think we saw more jaw-dropping beaches in the short time we were there, than I’d seen in my entire life to date. Despite the steep competition, it was the tiny beach of Cheronissos in … Continue reading Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach
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
Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos
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. The best areas to stay in Crete are Chania or Rethymno, but if you’re visiting Crete to see the Minoan Palace of Knossos, you may want to stay in Heraklion. I’ve put together this mini guide for where to … Continue reading Where to stay in Crete: Chania, Rethymno or Heraklion? (2025 Guide)
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. 📍 Planning a trip to Paros? Check out my guide to Where to stay in Paros to help plan your trip Naousa isn’t as busy or over-developed … Continue reading Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village
Alsace is the France of fairy tales. Located in the northeast corner of France, near the border with Germany, Alsace is home to several of the most beautiful villages in France and one of France’s loveliest wine regions, which produces elegant white wines like riesling, gewurztraminer and pinot blanc. In this post I’ve shared our itinerary for 2 days in Alsace, including our favourite Alsatian … Continue reading 2 Days in Alsace: Itinerary for Colmar, Villages & Wineries on the Route des Vins (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)
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
Kilkenny is one of the loveliest cities in Ireland’s Ancient East. Once a medieval capital, Kilkenny is known for its 12th century Kilkenny Castle, the well-preserved Medieval Mile and a thriving local arts, crafts & design scene. It’s also the heartland of hurling, one of Ireland’s ancient indigenous sports. Kilkenny is just a 90 minute drive from Dublin, so we visited on a day tour from … Continue reading Kilkenny: Ireland’s Colourful Medieval Capital