One of the best things I did when spending time in Split was take a tour of the Putalj Winery. This three-hour experience taught me a lot about the fascinating history of wine-making in the Dalmatia region, accompanied by great wine, good company, and very gracious hosts. If you have an evening free, I would…
Unsurprisingly, hotel prices can soar to frankly ridiculous amounts during August in Edinburgh, looking to take advantage of the scores of people flocking to the city for the Fringe Comedy Festival. One cheaper alternative is student accommodation, who open their rooms to the public during the holiday period. I’ve personally stayed in student housing three…
Bucharest is in the south-east of Romania, and while it’s a great place to visit any time of the year, the Spring and Autumn generally have the best weather and fewer crowds. A long weekend, or three nights/four days is the perfect amount of time to sample what Bucharest has to offer. There’s a lot…
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is back for 2024, and this year the month-long festival is spanning from 2 August to 26 August. This will be the 6th time I’ll be attending the comedy festival, and I’ve already painstakingly gone through the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 programme to work out my schedule and cram in as many…
Munich is in the south-east of Germany, right in the heart of Bavaria, and is a gorgeous place to visit any time of the year. A long weekend, or three nights/four days is the perfect amount of time to sample what Munich has to offer. There’s a lot to do and see in the city,…
Built within the grounds of the Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, the Studio Ghibli Theme Park represents the world of Ghibli. First opened in November 2022 with three complete sections, the park has since added two more, with the final opening on 16 March 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Studio…
There’s nothing like the fear of boarding an airplane and wondering if you’ll be able to fit in the seat. Even ignoring the embarrassment of asking a steward for an extender belt, there’s the singularly excruciating moment of sitting down, buckling in … and then realising you can’t get the arm rest down past your…
King’s Day, falling every year on 27 April, is one of the biggest events in Amsterdam and The Netherlands and it’s not one you want to miss if you’re planning on visiting the country. Five of the most active King’s Day cities are Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven. What is King’s Day (Koningsdag)?…
Located in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan is a fantastic day out when you’re visiting the area. Divided into different sections with many rides, attractions, events and food to enjoy, it’s hard to do it all in a day, but this is my guide on how to spend a great day out in the park! What…
Keukenhof (koh-kuhn-hawf) is a very popular tourist destination in The Netherlands. But how do you know when it’s best to go? The Spring gardens are only open for a couple of months, and to make the most of seeing the famous Amsterdam tulips, you need to pick the right time to visit. Read on below…