Two nights in Bogotá itinerary
We had heard mixed reviews about Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. But since it’s the only city with direct flights from London, we knew we were going to spend at least one day there. But we were pleasantly surprised.
How we spent a weekend in Dublin
We went to Dublin for a weekend in January, which was plenty of time to fit in the main thing we wanted to see and do. Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a city that you can visit all year round as winter weather won’t affect your experience – in fact, we found that visiting close to Christmas added to the cosy atmosphere.
The best hikes in Tenerife
Tenerife’s hiking trails attract millions of visitors every year. The island is famous for its scenery and, more than any of the other Canary Islands, walking seems to be one of the main activities. These were our favourite hikes.
The best beaches in Tenerife
Most of the beaches in Tenerife are black sand due to the volcanic rocks. But there are plenty of golden sand beaches to be found as well. These were our favourite beaches in Tenerife.
The best things to do in Tenerife
We spent about 10 days exploring the island of Tenerife, and I still feel like we could have spent longer there. Despite being a relatively small island, it has the most to do and see of all the Canary Islands. These were our highlights.
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How we spent five days in Ibiza [updated for 2026]
We spent five days in Ibiza. Here's everything you need to know, from where to stay to the best beaches to visit.
The best things to do in Paris
We spent three days in Paris – these were the best things we saw and did.
How we spent three days in Paris
We spent three days in Paris in September. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
The best things to do in Riga
As an old Soviet state, Riga has some amazing history in Riga and the surrounding areas that give context to the city’s past and present which I’m really glad we experienced alongside the more contemporary side of Latvia.
The best things to do in Tallinn
We visited Tallinn as a group of four in mid-July 2024. The trip was planned as part of a week-long trip including a drive down to Riga in Latvia. But before we hit the road, we had three days to explore Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
How we spent three days in Ishigaki, Okinawa
Ishigaki is the largest of the Yaeyama Islands in the south of the Okinawa archipelago. This tropical, remote island was one of the highlight of our month in Japan. Here's why.
How we spent four days in Okinawa Honto (main island)
At the end of our month in Japan, we left the cities and headed to the beaches of Okinawa for a week. We spent the first four nights in the northern part of Okinawa Honto (the main island), in Motobu. These were the highlights.
How we spent two days at Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the epic backdrop of eastern Japan. And when you see it in real life, it doesn’t disappoint. Here’s how we spent two days around Mount Fuji.
How we spent one week in Tokyo
It could be easy to pass a month in Tokyo. But we did our best to see the main sights of the Japanese capital in just one week. These were the best bits.
How we spent two days in Nagano
Nagano is often overlooked in favour of the major Japanese cities when it comes to planning a holiday. But this mountainous prefecture was one the of the highlights of our itinerary. Here's where we went.
How we spent three days in Kyoto
Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, is packed with shrines, temples, and historic streets. These were our highlights.
How we spent four days in Osaka
We spent four days in Osaka in May. From the best things to do to where to drink and where to find good vegetarian Japanese food in Osaka, this is our guide.
A guide to hiking Mount Hallasan, Jeju Island
We hiked Mount Hallasan, Jeju Island, taking the Seongpanak trail. It wasn’t as hard enough as other blogs made it out to be. But there are some things you have to know before you visit…
What happens on a tour of the DMZ in South Korea?
One of the most popular day trips from Seoul is to the DMZ. It’s one of the best opportunities to understand more about the divide between the two countries and see the actual area where the south and north are divided – known as the 38th parallel. Here’s what happens on the trip.
How we spent two days in Busan, South Korea
We only spent two full days in Busan, which isn’t enough to see everything this massive city has to offer. On the south coast of South Korea, this seaside city is packed with skyscrapers… Here’s how we spent two days in Busan.