Where to stay in Crete: Chania, Rethymno or Heraklion? (2025 Guide)
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)
The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2025: Everything You Need to Know
The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade is one of the best free, annual events in New York City. Every year, thousands of New Yorkers get dressed to the nines in their most flamboyant, spectacular and creative Easter costumes and bonnets, to parade down Fifth Avenue. It is one of the most wholesome NYC events, and it’s one of my favourite-ever memories of living in New York … Continue reading The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Naousa, Paros Guide: A Gorgeous Harbour Village
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
2 Days in Alsace: Itinerary for Colmar, Villages & Wineries on the Route des Vins (2025)
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)
Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
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
Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo
Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, so it makes sense to break the city into smaller regions to get the most out of your time. Northern Tokyo is a beautiful and historic part of the city, which includes Tokyo’s old town, Yanaka, and is a totally different and more tranquil experience than visiting Shibuya and Shinjuku. I think visiting Northern Tokyo is a … Continue reading Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo
7 Best Beaches in Milos, Greece (+ Map)
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)
20 of The Absolute Best Things to Do in Tokyo
Whether you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, returning or visiting for cherry blossom season, you’ll be spoilt for choice for the best things to do in Tokyo. Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, and is like five cities joined together, with a dizzying array of things to discover. I spent a week in Tokyo, and loved having so much time to explore … Continue reading 20 of The Absolute Best Things to Do in Tokyo
15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh
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
A Literary Guide to Charleston, SC: The Best Things to Do for Booklovers
Charleston, SC. is not only one of the most charming cities to visit in the USA, it’s also a dreamy destination for booklovers! I’ve been lucky enough to visit Charleston three times, and think it’s one of the most underrated travel destinations in the USA. If you’re planning a trip around the USA, looking for a domestic getaway destination or a weekend trip for your … Continue reading A Literary Guide to Charleston, SC: The Best Things to Do for Booklovers