Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Guide (+ Map)
Hells Kitchen is a classic NYC neighborhood to visit while you’re in New York City. While it doesn’t have the obvious charms of SoHo, West Village, East Village or Nolita, there are lots of great things to do in Hells Kitchen. Hells Kitchen lacks some of the grander sights (see: gangster stronghold until the 1980s), but there are plenty of things to do – like … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Guide (+ Map)
10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret
Tucked away in the hills of the Yarra Ranges, charming Warburton is one of the Yarra Valley’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by the lush mountain ash of Yarra Ranges National Park, the former Gold Rush town is a true oasis of calm and serenity, within easy driving distance of Melbourne. The best things to do in Warburton are the foundations of the good life: embracing … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret
3 Days in Zurich Itinerary: Lindt, Lake Zurich & Mountains
Zurich is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and yet it flies mostly under the radar for international visitors on a typical Europe trip. We spent 3 days in Zurich on our recent summer trip to the UK & Europe, and it was one of the genuine highlights of our trip! We were visiting good friends of ours, Tim & Nat, and we … Continue reading 3 Days in Zurich Itinerary: Lindt, Lake Zurich & Mountains
Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2024)
Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world, and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia’s capital of culture, food & sport, and manages to juggle these many titles all at once! I’ve lived in Melbourne for nearly a decade and have written this Melbourne travel guide to give you a brief … Continue reading Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2024)
Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is an annual flower festival in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Every September & October, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm bursts into bloom more than a million colourful tulips, and attracts thousands of visitors for four weeks of flower festival splendour. After living in Melbourne for nearly a decade, I visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)
3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)
If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne. I’ve lived in Melbourne for … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2024)
5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)
London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral , Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as … Continue reading 5 Days in London: Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2024)
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5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary
Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, my first favourite city in the world. In 5 days in Paris as return visitors, we balanced re-visiting some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur and the Arc du Triomphe, with plenty of picnics and exploring some of Paris’ best and most beautiful under-the-radar neighbourhoods. And a … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary
Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)
Trying to decide where to stay in Sifnos? This brief guide gives an overview of the best places to stay in Sifnos, and my recommendations based on my own trip to Sifnos. Where to stay in Sifnos depends on the type of trip you are looking for, but if you want to be on the beach, the best areas to stay in Sifnos are Faros, Platis … Continue reading Where to stay in Sifnos in 2024? Apollonia, Platis Gialis or Kamares (+ Map)
Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): 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. Some of the best things to do in Nolita include shopping at NYC’s best bookstore, McNally Jackson, eating some of the best pizza in the city at … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do