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…

Top Walks in Lancashire

So, it’s only taken me three years and a global pandemic to finally write about my current home county, but I’m finally taking the plunge! I’m hoping this post will be the first in a series all about Lancashire and all it has to offer! I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to…

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.…

Shrigley Hall – The Perfect Spa Staycation

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’ll do pretty much anything to jet off to exciting new destinations. My calendar usually sports several planned getaways and when I’m not travelling, I’m writing about my adventures here on this blog. However, due to the current global uncertainty thanks to COVID-19, travel abroad has been at…

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…

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.…

A Guide To 24 hours in Puno, Peru

Puno is a Peruvian city which sits 3860 meters above sea level and borders Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest, navigable lake. The great lake borders Peru and Bolivia and even more impressively, is home to inhabited floating islands made from reeds, yes you heard correctly, reeds! It’s a popular stop for travellers on their way…

Top Things To Do In Arequipa

Arequipa is arguably one of the most picturesque cities in Peru, with it’s beautiful Andean backdrop and stunning main square. Many travellers find themselves passing through Arequipa on their pilgrimage to Cusco and the Sacred Valley and it would be my advice to stay a while and appreciating all that this beautiful city has to…