York makes the perfect weekend away – packed full of history to fascinate, cute alleyways to explore, and some delicious food and drink for sustenance! And if you’ve got an extra day, like we did, you can visit some of the beautiful countryside nearby – ideal! [Read more…]
There’s a continual battle inside me, between returning to places that I loved, and creating new adventures. And so it was with my Dutch trip in May. After frolicking in the Keukenhof tulips with my friends, I could have returned with them to Amsterdam for more gorgeous canals, bikes and sunsets. Instead, I hopped on the train to Rotterdam to see as much of the city as I could manage in 24 hours. So, how do you think I did?
When I visited the beautiful city of Porto over Easter, my friend Emma and I spent a lot of time wandering around. But we weren’t aimless – far from it. Instead we discovered plenty to do and see tucked into the hills beside the Douro River. Here’s my top picks – and one for next time!
Bergen is a picture-perfect town tucked into a reach of Norway’s iconic fjords. While it can be rainy, it’s still got lots to offer, and we had no trouble filling our 36 hours there. Here’s what we got up to, from fjord cruising to mountain climbing to delicious food, and something special that I have earmarked for next time. [Read more…]
