20 Of The Best Things to Do in New York City (2025)
New York City is bursting at the seams with sights, attractions and interesting neighbourhoods, which makes it both equally exciting and overwhelming for first time visitors. I lived in New York City for two years and have thought long and hard about my favourite experiences in the city that I’d recommend hand over heart to my nearest and dearest. I’ve rounded up my top recommendations … Continue reading 20 Of The Best Things to Do in New York City (2025)
Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
The rainbow row of Brighton Bathing Boxes is one of the most iconic sights in Melbourne. There are 96 brightly-coloured, tiny beach houses lining Dendy Beach, in Melbourne’s affluent bayside suburb of Brighton. They are a Melbourne icon, alongside Flinders Street Station and the MCG, plastered across postcards, prints and artwork all over the city. Even in our first apartment in Melbourne, which we had … Continue reading Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
Stargazing is one of the simplest ways you can appreciate nature, and yet one of the most awe-inspiring. As a city-dweller, the reminder that billions of stars blanket the night sky every night, but I normally can’t see them, is a little startling. In September, David and I went stargazing in South Australia with his parents, to celebrate his dad’s 70th birthday. We saw shooting … Continue reading Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement
Montmartre is one of the most charming and romanticised neighbourhoods in Paris. It has preserved the romantic, bohemian atmosphere of 19th & 20th century Paris, and is truly like nowhere else in the city. This Montmartre guide rounds up some of the best things to do in Montmartre, including visiting the magnificent Sacre Coeur, browsing the artist markets in Place du Tertre, seeing the Moulin … Continue reading Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement
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 spent three days in Sifnos, and loved exploring this stunning, under-the-radar Greek island. I’ve written this Sifnos Travel Guide to share … Continue reading Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2025)
Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2025)
Montparnasse is in Paris‘ 14th arrondissement, and is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris for an authentic Paris experience. It’s my favourite neighbourhood, and I’ve stayed in the area on my last three visits to Paris! This Montparnasse neighbourhood guide includes the best things to do in Montparnasse, the best restaurants & bars and my suggestions for where to stay in Montparnasse. … Continue reading Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2025)
Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas
Milos is one of the best Greek islands to visit in the Cyclades. Milos is the most southwestern island in the Cyclades, close to Folegandros and Sifnos. I spent 5 days on Milos on my first visit, and it’s quickly become my favourite Greek island! Milos is enormous, with more than 70 gorgeous beaches, beautiful, traditional villages and awe-inspiring sights like Klima fishing village, Mandrakia … Continue reading Milos Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Places to Visit & Best Tavernas
The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit
Alsace is a spellbinding corner of France, that rewards visitors with enchanting medieval villages, a unique culture and cuisine with both French and German influences, and spectacular wineries, famed for producing some of the best riesling and gewurtztraminer in the world. These are the fairytale towns that the rest of the world imitates! The best places in Alsace are along the wine route, the Route … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit
3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Are you planning your first trip to Paris? This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris, to help you plan your trip & reduce overwhelm. The best things to do in Paris include iconic sights like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur, exploring the coolest Paris neighbourhoods like St Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, and experiencing classic … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors
The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)
Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Champ du Mars, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)