Meteora gets a lot of day visitors wanting a glimpse of its famed monasteries, however, if there’s one thing I learned during my visit, it’s that this place has so much more to offer. The monasteries may be the main draw, …
Key West is a city that has the distinction of being the southernmost point in Florida, lying roughly 145 km north of Cuba. It is a place famed for its laid-back lifestyle, pastel coloured homes, and famous residents – all qualities that …
Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to splurge or stick to a budget, hunt for antiques or scour the latest electronics, chances are you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Since there are countless …
While Milan may be hailed as one of the world’s top fashion capitals, there is more to the city than just fashion and good looks. Milan is a city bursting with history, creativity and culinary surprises; these are things that …
If you’re looking for the perfect destination to plan a road trip, I’m going to suggest you put Ireland at the very top of your list. I recently spent a week driving the circumference of the island, and it was …
England hasn’t always enjoyed the best reputation when it comes to its cuisine, but those days are long gone. A wave of celebrity chefs with innovative culinary ideas have helped raise the bar, and this has trickled down to smaller …
If you want to travel in Spain but you’re unsure where to start, I would say head to Madrid. Not only is the capital a really fun city with plenty to offer in terms of art, culture, and dining options, …
The Finnish capital may be small, but it has a lot to offer; it’s leading the way in Nordic cuisine, it has a flourishing design district, and it has found the right balance between city living and nature loving. The following 48 …
When you think of Paris, what do you envision? Is it the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night? A romantic evening stroll along the banks of the Seine? An art-infused afternoon spent wandering through the galleries of the Louvre? For me, …
Prior to visiting Finland in 2013, I thought of the country as a winter destination. Travel pamphlets and brochures had conjured up images of glass igloos where you could watch the aurora borealis from your bed, tall pines with sagging …
Luxembourg is a country that often gets overlooked due to its size, however, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in sights! I recently had the chance to spend a few days exploring the capital, Luxembourg City, and what I discovered was …
People may tell you that Paris in the summertime is not a good idea – it will be hot, it will be crowded, and hotel prices will skyrocket – however, even though there may be some truth behind these statements, …
If you’re travelling to Vegas, chances are you’re going to end up at a bar at some point during your visit. Now, you could go to your hotel’s local watering hole, or you could try out some of the more …
Choosing a neighbourhood to stay in is no easy feat, especially in Berlin where attractions aren’t centred in one area, rather scattered across the city. To help ease the travel planning, today’s post will highlight a few cool Berlin neighbourhoods to consider …
With its twisting lanes, hidden entrances and weathered buildings, Edinburgh is a city that oozes mystery and begs to be explored. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend escape or you’re preparing to embark on a great road trip through the Scottish Highlands, here …
So you’re in Vegas for the weekend and you want to make it a good one. When it comes to enjoying this city at night, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Where should you dine? Where should you drink? And where should you …
Hilly streets, persimmon coloured rooftops, and buildings covered in blue azulejos. Those were the images I had in my mind prior to visiting Lisbon, and reality did not disappoint. Lisbon often gets left out by travellers passing through Europe. Its …
For some, Istanbul conjures up images of mosques, minarets and boats making their way down the Bosphorus; for me it’s all about the food. Turkish cuisine is a wonderful fusion of traditions that hail from the Mediterranean, Balkans, Central Asia, …
If there’s one thing Berlin has no shortage of, it’s museums. This city has a staggering 175 art galleries and museums for visitors to choose from, which can make it a little difficult to narrow down your options. That’s why I’m highlighting …
Believe it or not, it was only last year that I started travelling with a smartphone. Prior to that I was the girl with the messy purse filled with map printouts, scribbled addresses, and heavy phrasebooks. Oh how times have changed! …
One of the highlights of my weekend in Las Vegas was taking a helicopter tour out to the Grand Canyon. This natural wonder is 446 kilometres long, 1.83 kilometres deep, and its width ranges from 6.4 to 29 kilometres. In short, it is …
I have a confession to make: I like all-inclusives! It may come as a bit of a shock considering I travel most of the year and almost all of these trips are organized independently. However, when I want a week …
The wind may be blowing and the temperatures may be dropping, but in Toronto there’s plenty of reason to go outside. This city doesn’t slow down during the winter months, and here are some events to prove it. So bundle …
Thailand is known for its beaches, but when you have 3,200 kilometres of coastline to choose from, it can be hard to settle on just one stretch of sandy shore. So where do you find the best beach in Thailand? …
