How to Avoid the Crowds in Kyoto: 5 tips for beating the crowds & maximising your visit
Kyoto has made headlines in recent years for becoming unbearably overcrowded, with more than 75 million visitors now visiting the Kyoto prefecture every year. Kyoto is a spectacular city, but without some careful planning, the crowds could define your visit. After my own recent trip to Kyoto, I’ve written this guide on how to avoid the crowds in Kyoto, and how to plan your Kyoto … Continue reading How to Avoid the Crowds in Kyoto: 5 tips for beating the crowds & maximising your visit
Visiting The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels, the Super Bloom & 900 Years of British History
The Tower of London is one of the most incredible historical sites in London, and home to more than 900 years of English history. In this guide to visiting the Tower of London, I’ve included the best things to see in the Tower of London, alongside some of the most interesting history that happened at the Tower, to give you some context for what you’re … Continue reading Visiting The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels, the Super Bloom & 900 Years of British History
Itinerary: 3 Days in Kyoto for First Time Visitors
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most awe-inspiring cities, and one of the most unique travel destinations in the world. This guide is an itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto for first time visitors, based on our most recent trip. This Kyoto itinerary includes UNESCO World Heritage List sites like Kinkakuji-Temple (Golden Pavilion), Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) and Tenryu-Ji, the red gates of the Fushimi Inari … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Kyoto for First Time Visitors
Paros Travel Guide, Greece: Best Villages, Beaches & More
Paros is one of the best Greek islands to visit, especially for first time visitors to Greece. With some of the prettiest traditional villages in the Cyclades, dozens of beautiful beaches and a handful of ancient ruins and historic sites, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t as overcrowded as nearby Mykonos and Santorini. The island is still blissfully peaceful in most parts, and it doesn’t … Continue reading Paros Travel Guide, Greece: Best Villages, Beaches & More
4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands
Scotland is a small country, with a huge cultural footprint. It’s the home of haggis and bagpipes, tartan and tweed, the famed Scottish Highlands and the birthplace of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. As part of the United Kingdom, it has a long & complicated history which reverberates through the ages and continues to be felt to this day. We visited Scotland for the … Continue reading 4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands
Itinerary: 3 Weeks in France, Italy & Greece for First Time Visitors
This itinerary for 3 weeks in France, Italy & Greece is perfect for first time visitors, who want to experience a variety of the best of each country, while maximising their time. France, Italy & Greece are some of the most dazzling countries in Europe to visit, but planning an itinerary can come with a mind-boggling number of decisions. In 3 weeks, if you are … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Weeks in France, Italy & Greece for First Time Visitors
Cheronissos: Sifnos’ most idyllic beach
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
Highlights from 2 Weeks in Greece
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 & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos
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
12 Of The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City (Local’s Guide)
As with just about everything in the city, there is an overwhelming choice of museum and galleries to visit in New York City. There’s not just one iconic museum, but five. There aren’t just a few interesting smaller galleries and museums, but dozens. Visiting one of New York’s world-class museums and galleries is one of the best things to do in New York because it’s part … Continue reading 12 Of The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City (Local’s Guide)