Destination Europe
LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES TO HAVE A GREAT DAY IN VALENCIA
Valencia is another common port in Spain for cruises in the Mediterranean. As this city is less famous than Barcelona or Malaga, you may be wondering what to see and do there on a short visit. I recently visited Valencia for the first time and while I enjoyed the city...
VATICAN MUSEUMS – BEST TIME TO VISIT AND TIPS
The Vatican Museums are definitely one of the bucket-list attractions for any visitor to Rome. But not everyone enjoys the visit as much as they had hoped - the museums tend to be incredibly crowded and there is so much to see that it can be hard to know where to...
THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
When I was planning my first visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show it was surprisingly difficult to find information about it so I decided to write a post that will hopefully be helpful if you are thinking of attending!What even is the Royal Windsor Horse Show? The...
DISCOVER LAKE COMO IN 2 DAYS
With stunning scenery, beautiful mansions, quaint towns and a plethora of activities, Lake Como is a dream destination. You can easily spend an entire week here without getting bored. But sometimes you don't have a whole week and it can be difficult to decide what to...
8 BUCKET-LIST PORTS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS ON A MED CRUISE
One of the most important aspects when choosing a cruise is the itinerary. This is never more true than on a Mediterranean cruise which offers so many famous, historical, and iconic destinations. But which ports are the best? Which should you absolutely include in...
SHORT GUIDE TO SINTRA
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
FORTALEZA DO GUINCHO HOTEL REVIEW
Are you considering a stay at the Fortaleza do Guincho 5-star luxury hotel in Guincho, Portugal, but are unsure if it is right for you? During my recent 5-day trip to Portugal I was lucky enough to spend one night at this atmospheric hotel. I absolutely loved my stay...
GLACIER EXPRESS OR BERNINA EXPRESS – WHICH IS BETTER?
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take - Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
SHORT WALKING TOUR OF PONTA DELGADA
Are you looking for ideas for a walking tour to explore Ponta Delgada? Do you have some free time before/after an organized tour or just not feeling up to an all day excursion? You have come to the right place! During a cruise stop in Ponta Delgada on my recent...
SHORE EXCURSION AZORES: ISLAND VIEWS, TASTES AND HORSES
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on...