In May I was fortunate to visit my sister in Japan while she was partway through several months of travelling. I focused on exploring Kyoto and Osaka as I was limited on time, so those are the places I've covered in detail in this blog post. My sister spent a month there and she’s kindly … Continue reading Exploring Japan
Wondering what to do this weekend in and around Bristol? I’ve got you covered. From comedy and theatre to outdoor swimming and pottery making, there’s an abundance of places to visit and activities to enjoy in this vibrant city. I’ve categorised my suggestions into: Outdoors, Creative, Culture, Beyond Bristol and Miscellaneous. Happy reading! Bristol Ferry … Continue reading Things To Do in Bristol
In September 2023 I spent two weeks exploring the beautiful islands of the Philippines with a close friend. We’d both been hankering for an exotic long-haul adventure, and with its beautiful beaches, stunning snorkelling spots and vibrant culture, the Philippines fit the bill. We chose to mainly explore Palawan to best suit the amount of … Continue reading A Fortnight in the Philippines
Earlier this year I spent 6 weeks solo travelling in Europe, and I was delighted that at the end of the trip my mum and my sister came out to spend a week exploring Puglia with me, followed by a long weekend in Naples with my boyfriend. I’d never been so far south in Italy … Continue reading Southern Italy: Puglia and Naples
Last year I counted up all the countries I've visited and I realised I was very close to reaching 30 before my 30th birthday in September! It seemed too good an opportunity to miss, and Montenegro became my 29th country in the Spring. I’d highly recommend a visit to the Bay of Kotor, with its … Continue reading 30 countries before 30!
Earlier this year I took 3 months off work to spend some time solo travelling, something I’d wanted to do for a long time! In October last year I did my first solo trip to Porto in Portugal for 3 nights to test the waters and had a great time, which gave me the boost … Continue reading Tips For Solo Travel
In May 2023 my sister and I hopped on the Eurostar to Paris for a long weekend. We’d visited when we were younger and had ticked off a lot of the key tourist sights, so were keen to try and experience Paris more like locals this time! We stayed in the Marais neighbourhood which was … Continue reading Weekend in Paris Guide
Living in the UK we’re very lucky to have Europe on our doorstep, along with many amazing cities within the UK, and you can fit plenty of exploring into just a long weekend! Here are some ways to make the most of your next trip: Create a List on Google maps where you can save … Continue reading 7 City Break Tips
ALEXA ELIZABETH 