Hiroshima Travel Guide For First Time Visitors (2025)
Hiroshima is a small but beautiful Japanese city, which rewards travellers who include it in their travel itinerary. Hiroshima is best known for being an International City of Peace & Culture, in response to the catastrophic atomic bomb that the US dropped on the city during World War II, on 6 August, 1945. However, there is more to discover in Hiroshima beyond the Peace Memorial … Continue reading Hiroshima Travel Guide For First Time Visitors (2025)
Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village
Mandrakia is the most beautiful traditional fishing village in Milos, Greece. The sleepy fishing village is built around a tiny circular harbour with colourful boat garages built into the sides of cliffs, a tiny church, Zoodohos Pigi, overlooking the village, and a restaurant, Medousa, with spectacular views over the crashing waves. Milos has several gorgeous fishing villages and well-preserved traditional Cycladic villages, like Klima, Plaka … Continue reading Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village
Sticky post
Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring
A day trip or weekend away in the Hudson Valley is the perfect antidote to the frenetic energy of New York City. Dotted with farms and orchards, state parks, historic country towns and old money mansions left behind from the Gilded Age, it’s only a short train trip to find sweet relief from the city that never sleeps. The charming Hudson Valley towns of Beacon … Continue reading Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring
Itinerary: Weekend on the North Fork, NY (2025)
The North Fork is an idyllic destination on the East End of Long Island in New York state, and the perfect weekend getaway from New York City. This itinerary for a weekend on the North Fork includes some of my favourite things to do on the North Fork, including dining at the renowned North Fork Table, visiting wineries like Bedell Cellars, Lieb Cellars and McCall … Continue reading Itinerary: Weekend on the North Fork, NY (2025)
The Hamptons Travel Guide: Best Towns, Beaches & Restaurants (2025)
The Hamptons is one of the most iconic seaside resorts in the world. Visiting The Hamptons is one of the best summer breaks from New York City, but planning a trip to The Hamptons can be a little confusing for first time visitors. I’ve put together this Hamptons Travel Guide to help you plan your first trip to The Hamptons, including a run down of … Continue reading The Hamptons Travel Guide: Best Towns, Beaches & Restaurants (2025)
2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or + Map (2025)
Three words: French. Wine. Country! Burgundy is one of France’s greatest wine regions, dotted with grand chateaux and biscuit-coloured villages where it seems that time stands still. We spent two days in Burgundy, which was the perfect introduction to this exceptional corner of France. You could spend so much longer exploring the region, but 48 hours in Burgundy is a great place to start for … Continue reading 2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or + Map (2025)
Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2025)
Sifnos is a little slip of an island in the Cyclades, often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbours, Paros & Milos. The Greek island is home to 2,500 people and is sparsely populated due to the dramatic mountains that form the island. I’ve written this Sifnos Travel Guide to share some of my favourite finds in Sifnos, including the best villages to visit in … Continue reading Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2025)
Kyoto Travel Guide for First Time Visitors (2026)
Kyoto is one of the most spectacular cities in Japan, and one of the most unique travel destinations in the world. This Kyoto travel guide is based on my own experiences in Kyoto, and is designed as an easy-to-digest introduction and travel guide for first time visitors to Kyoto. I hope this first timer’s guide to Kyoto helps you find your bearings, and find the … Continue reading Kyoto Travel Guide for First Time Visitors (2026)
Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2025): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
Nolita is one of New York City‘s most charming downtown neighbourhoods. It’s a tiny neighbourhood, only spanning a few blocks, but bursting with history, character and things to do, making it a must-visit neighborhood in New York City. I lived in Nolita for nearly two years, so this neighbourhood has such a special place in my heart! I wrote this Nolita neighborhood guide to share … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2025): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
Rottnest Island Travel Guide: The Best Day Trip from Perth
Rottnest Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Australia, and an easy day trip from Perth. Its remote location in Western Australia means that many Aussies haven’t had the chance to visit Rottnest Island, but it’s an absolute must-do if you’re spending time in Perth. Rottnest Island is most famous for being home to quokkas, adorable native Australian marsupials, which can be found … Continue reading Rottnest Island Travel Guide: The Best Day Trip from Perth