A Review of Hotel Gold

One thing I find in equal parts exciting and head bangingly frustrating when planning a trip is where to stay. With budgets, location, amenities, and aesthetic all to consider, it can seem like quite a daunting task. But, for me, the most difficult part is being confident we’ve made a good choice.  I spend an…

Skiing in Zakopane – How Does it Compare to the Alps?

We have recently returned from a wonderfully wintery getaway in Poland where we enjoyed several seasonal activities, including skiing. Now, Poland certainly wasn’t the first place that sprung to my mind when skiing was mentioned, in fact, I think you’ll likely agree that the Alps would be the obvious choice for a European skiing getaway.…

A Review of Art Bottega, Paint and Wine Event, Croatia

Art Bottega is a Croatian company offering art experiences in major cities throughout the country.  Currently they operate events in Zagreb, Zadar, and Split.  The Paint and wine events are 2.5-hour classes requiring no prior art experience. The wine flows as you embody your inner Van Gogh to complete a pre-selected painting step by step.…

Is Blue Lagoon Iceland Worth the Money?

The Blue Lagoon has become almost synonymous with Iceland tourism. Famed for its rejuvenating waters, tranquil atmosphere and instagramworthy scenery, many travellers make this a priority stop on their Iceland adventures. In fact, despite its less than organic origins (AKA the blue lagoon is man-made not a natural geothermal pool like many assume) it has…