My 12 Year Love Affair with Rome Turned Into a Rome Travel Guide I first came to Rome in 2013 on an interrail route that took me from Amsterdam to Dubrovnik. My pal Jenny (who I was going to meet later in Dubrovnik) messaged me one afternoon to say her friends were also in Rome... Continue Reading →
Best Christmas Gifts for Travellers 2025: The Perfect Gift Guide for People Who Love to Travel
They’re the one who’s never home for long - always chasing sunlight, cheap flights, and stories worth telling. So what do you buy someone who’s more likely to be boarding a plane than unwrapping presents? This is your go-to guide for the best Christmas gifts for travellers. It's packed with really useful ideas, not gimmicks... Continue Reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Muévete en Bici – Mexico City’s Legendary Sunday Cycle
Join Mexico City’s iconic Sunday cycle, Muévete en Bici. Cruise along Reforma, through Roma and Condesa, with locals, music, and tacos. Here’s how to take part and make the most of CDMX’s best free event.
10 Travel Packing Hacks Every Weekend Traveller Needs
Save space, stay organised, and travel smarter with these weekend packing tips.
Valencia Day Trip to Montanejos: Thermal Springs, Cave Hikes and Epic Views
Did you know there are thermal springs just over an hour inland from Valencia that locals swear will make you look younger? Sounds like a wild claim, right? We’d been trying to make this trip to Montanejos thermal springs happen for a year. One plan after another fell through – until this week. And honestly...... Continue Reading →
Ninja Hunting in Valencia: An Alternative Way to Explore the Old Town
Skip the guidebooks and go ninja hunting through Valencia’s old town. Local artist David de Limón has scattered masked street-art ninjas across El Carmen and Ciutat Vella, turning the city into an open-air treasure hunt. It’s playful, creative, and a cracking way to see a different side of Valencia on foot.
A Weekend in Zagreb: Pastries and Panoramas in Croatia’s Capital
Zagreb had been on the wishlist for ages. I’d always pictured myself wandering pastel streets with a coffee in hand, making a beeline for that jaw-dropping tiled roof at St Mark’s. So when the trip finally happened, we were buzzing. Now, did everything go to plan? Absolutely not. Half the big-name sights were either closed or under scaffolding, and our timing was a bit tragic. But, that’s part of what made it memorable. We built our own little intro-to-Zagreb walking tour, stumbled across local markets bursting with oddities, and fell head over heels for Bread Club - still dreaming about those pastries. Zagreb had its hiccups, sure, but the charm more than made up for the chaos-free (but delightfully unpredictable) ride.
Bread Club Zagreb: The Must-Visit Bakery Locals (and Travellers) Are Obsessed With
Why Bread Club is The Unexpected Must-do Addition for Your Zagreb Itinerary When we were planning our trip to Zagreb, my sights were firmly set on St Mark’s Church. Finally seeing those bold coloured roof tiles in person was top of my list. But, then I did what I always do before any trip... a... Continue Reading →
How to Travel from Zagreb to Ljubljana by Bus on a Budget
How to Get from Zagreb to Ljubljana Without Breaking the Bank If you're heading from Croatia’s capital to Slovenia’s, the FlixBus route from Zagreb to Ljubljana is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make the journey. It's a short hop across the border, and the whole experience is far less effort than... Continue Reading →
Biblioteca Vasconcelos: The Epic Library in Mexico City That Looks Like a Museum
Looking for Things To Do in CDMX? Put Biblioteca Vasconcelos on Your List! If you’re looking for something a bit... different... in Mexico City, then head to Biblioteca Vasconcelos. This massive library, sometimes called the ‘Mega Biblioteca,’ is not just for book lovers - it’s a stunning piece of architecture that’s as much a work... Continue Reading →

