VIDEO: A love letter to Europe
I’ve been challenged by KAYAK to create a video showing why I love Europe in just one minute. I’m sure you’ve realised already how much I love Europe because all of my recent trips have been to European destinations. I actually haven’t ventured any further than Europe
How To Spend A Weekend In Porto
Porto was recently voted the best European destination for 2017 by travel experts from around the world. And having spent a weekend there last month it’s easy to see why. Porto is a delightful, small city filled with stunning architecture, a thriving foodie scene, beautiful bridges spanning
A Mini Guide To Kitzbühel, Austria
A few weeks ago I went on a mini-break to the famous ski resort of Kitzbühel in Austria. Yes, you can totally go skiing in March/April time. Spring skiing is a thing, and I highly recommend it. One of the best things about the trip was
Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Murcia
How to get to Murcia It's easy to fly to Murcia either directly to Murcia airport, or Alicante which is about 30-45 minutes drive away. There are flights throughout the year to both airports including with budget airlines such as Ryanair and Monarch. Where to stay in Murcia Murcia
9 Reasons You Should Visit Murcia, Spain
The Costa Calida is one of the lesser known tourist spots in Spain, this makes it the ideal place to travel to get an authentic Spanish experience without the usual crowds. I went to explore the Murcia region, known as the garden of Spain, to see what
Travel Journal: My Five Days in Murcia, Spain
Murcia, a charming and underrated region of Spain. If you’re looking for a hidden gem, somewhere away from the overcrowded tourist-y areas of Spain, this might be the place for you. Over 5 days I had a whistle-stop tour of Murcia where I found it to be
Top 10 Family Friendly Holidays In Europe
Going on holiday with the kids has the potential to be simply spectacular or an unmitigated nightmare. Expecting the unexpected is rule number-one, but selecting the right place is always the most important thing. When I first had George I imagined I’d take him anywhere and everywhere,
First impressions from Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city, is exactly how I imagine European cities should be. There are certain cities, such as Paris, Barcelona or Venice, and you know exactly what they will be like before you ever set foot there. You’ve seen so many photographs, or snippets on TV
Staying in the Hotel Gent Clock Tower
“What time is it?” I instinctively glanced down at my watch yet again while my boyfriend grinned from ear to ear. Got me again. Yes, we were staying in a hotel room with possibly the biggest clock in the world and I was still using my little wrist
TRACK: Discovering the true meaning of art in Ghent
What is art? There was a time when, to me, art was a pretty picture. It was someone being good with a paintbrush and making something beautiful. They’d then put it in a frame and hang in on the wall and, bish bash bosh, that was art. I’ve
A weekend in Ghent: An Instagram photo essay
Street art is everywhere and you can just about make out some trainers hanging from the wires. These were part of the TRACK exhibition which saw artwork placed all around the city.
An exciting weekend in Ghent
As you may already know, I’ve begun work full-time work as TBU’s Social Media Manager and on behalf of TBU I’m off the Ghent on Friday for a very exciting weekend. I’ll be writing about my trip here on TBU, on my own blog and also