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.…

The Best Way to See The Northern Lights In Iceland

I was kindly gifted the Northern Lights Photography Tour Experience by Arctic Shots.  Seeing the Northern lights is on almost every traveller’s bucket list. Being stood in the dark, looking out at a winter sky dancing with colours is a magical experience and one many come to Iceland to try and witness. It is possible…

Review of Aurora Basecamp, Iceland

Many tourists travel to Iceland in the hopes of viewing the Northern Lights. However, it’s not always successful and the hunt can be long, tiring and not to mention VERY cold. Aurora Basecamp situated about 20 minutes outside Reykjavik has created a new Northern Lights viewing experience, one which I was a privy to during…

A Complete Guide To Icelandic Horse Trekking

Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted a horse trekking experience with Viking Horses during my Iceland trip. However, all opinions are my own and I was not obligated to write this post on their behalf.  A must for any animal lover who visits Iceland is to spend a day with the country’s greatly loved Icelandic Horses.…

The Barcelona Bucket List – Top Ten Things To Do

With its stunning architecture, tasty tapas and abundance of unique activities, Barcelona is the perfect destination for a summer getaway. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I like to be the girl with a plan! Call me a control freak (which I most certainly am!) but I hate to think I…

The Five Best Views in Barcelona

Barcelona is a vibrant, bustling city with a unique cultural identity. Like many travellers before me, I completely fell in love with this sunny city by the sea. The main reason for my infatuation wasn’t the delectable food, the white sands or the bustling city vibes, it was, in fact, the unforgettable views which captured my heart.…

Best Day Trips From Barcelona; Exploring Montserrat

This Montserrat tour was kindly gifted by Castlexperience Wine Tours, however, all opinions are my own. A big thank you to Castlexperience Wine Tours for inviting me and my sister as guests on your Montserrat tapas and wine tour. If you would like more information about this company and their tours click here. As many…

Sunny Beach Memoirs – Grad Holiday

What happens in Sunny Beach, stays in Sunny Beach … Well unless one of the participants is a keen blogger like myself! Don’t worry vets of the future, if you’re reading this I’ll try to keep it clean! For all those of you who are sat scratching your heads at the concept of Grad holiday,…