A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in Spain
Thinking about renting an apartment in Spain? Find out everything you need to know in this beginner's guide and find your dream apartment in no time.
What it’s Really Like Living in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Ever wondered what it's like living in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter? Is it dirty? Smelly? Overrun with tourists? Beautiful? Charming? Mysterious? Find out from the perspective of a resident of this (in)famous neighbourhood...
10 Things That Surprise A First-Time Visitor To Greece
First time in Greece and don’t know what to expect? Then join me on an adventure starting in Athens’ seedy redlight district and spanning across the Ionian sea to the isle of Zakynthos. You’ll discover why Greek is so hard,…
5 Reasons To Make Menorca Your Next Holiday
I have fallen in love! I’m a self-confessed travelholic who is addicted to visiting new countries (37 so far), but I already know I’m going to go back to Menorca again and again. Find out why I’m so besotted with…
Spain without Tourists – Nightmare or Utopia?
Attracting around 83 million tourists every year, Spain is the second most visited country in the world. So what happens when a global pandemic grinds international travel to a halt? Is the country falling apart with the loss of an…
Nit de Sant Joan: Fire, Cava, Coca, and Questionable Health and Safety
Discover everything you need to know about the Nit de Sant Joan, including its origin, and where, when, and how it's celebrated today.
Top 5 Things to do for Free in Barcelona this Summer
After more than two long months of confinement, Barcelonians have never been as hungry to sink their teeth into their vibrant, Mediterranean home. There’s always a tonne of things to do, but how can you enjoy yourself this summer without…
10 Ways to Have a Holiday at Home This Summer
With strict social distancing measures and severe travel restrictions in place, the chances of getting away on a foreign holiday this summer look slim. But try not to feel too glum about not jetting off to hotter climes, I’ve compiled…
10 Things You Should Know Before Going to India
In my final post about India, I’m sharing ten practical tips that any visitor should know before setting foot in this mesmerizing and bamboozling country. Follow this advice to avoid being charged over the odds for transport, falling foul of…
Wildlife SOS India
For most travellers to India, the city of Agra in the small northern state of Uttar Pradesh is synonymous with the glorious Taj Mahal palace. While the spectacular Taj definitely deserves its place on the well-trodden tourist trail around north…
