12 things you must do in fairytale Riga

Ever since my Mum worked with a colleague from Latvia 15 years ago, I’ve wanted to visit the Baltic Capital Cities. Finally, in November 2018 I booked flights to Riga with a friend! I visited this beautiful city in March (when the weather was still chilly) and was absolutely not disappointed. It is packed full … More 12 things you must do in fairytale Riga

8 reasons to spend a weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea

On a sun-kissed, windswept bay along central California’s coastline hides the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This is a town with no street lights and whose mayor was once Clint Eastwood. This is a town with no street addresses and where the wind whistles and whispers through cypress trees that line the cobbled streets. This is a … More 8 reasons to spend a weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea

7 stops to make on a road trip through Rutland

A couple of weeks ago I’d never heard of Rutland and I certainly didn’t know that it‘s England’s smallest county. This makes it perfect to explore on a day road trip! The stops are really close together and Rutland’s towns and villages are just picture perfect with gorgeous architecture and the most adorable thatched cottages. … More 7 stops to make on a road trip through Rutland

6 stops you need to make on a roadtrip of the North Yorkshire Coast

I love Yorkshire. It’s England’s biggest county and often referred to as God’s Own Country. If you’ve spent any time in Yorkshire then you’ll know why. Travel to the West and you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling hills and dry-stone dykes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Travel to the East and you hit … More 6 stops you need to make on a roadtrip of the North Yorkshire Coast

23 places to eat and drink your way around Budapest (2026)

📣 Updated in 2025 I’m lucky enough to have visited Budapest on six trips which means having plenty of time to soak up all the sights as well as tasting my way around the city. Hungary has some great national dishes like goulash, lángos and chicken paprikash to try. In recent years, Budapest has grown … More 23 places to eat and drink your way around Budapest (2026)