Four days in Tayrona National Park itinerary
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona or Tayrona National Park is a large protected area in the north of Colombia. The remote setting made a change from the buzzing city of Medellin… But the party vibe continued (for us, anyway). Here’s what you need to know about staying in Tayrona Park.
A day trip to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena
We took a boat trip to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena and spent the day at the Blue Apple resort on Tierra Bomba. This private day trip wasn't easy to find, so if you want a relaxed trip without a strict itinerary, this is what you need to know.
Two days in Cartagena, Colombia itinerary
Cartagena is a busy, lively place that has a more Caribbean feel to it than the Latin vibes of Bogotá and Medellin. It’s a port town with tropical islands close by, an old military fort, and a beautiful walled city with colourful cobbled streets. We were in Cartagena as part of a two week trip to Colombia, and these were our highlights.
A day trip to Guatapé from Medellín
We took a day trip from Medellin to Guatape. Here's where we went, what we saw, and what to expect.
Five days in Medellín itinerary
Medellín is one of my favourite cities and I could have stayed so much longer than four nights/five days. But in that time we were able to explore a fair amount of the city and its nightlife. These were our highlights.
Three days in Salento, Colombia itinerary
We spent three days in Salento in mid-March, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Colombia. Salento is a small town in a coffee region set within the Andes mountains. The area is beautiful and green, with plenty of great hikes and tours. And the town itself is quaint, with colourfully-painted houses lining almost every street.
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 two weeks in Colombia
Colombia might be my favourite country I’ve visited so far. Here’s my two week Colombia itinerary, including where to stay in Colombia and is Colombia safe?
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 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.
Three weeks in Tenerife, Canary Islands: Everything you need to know
Why go to the Canary Islands? What are the best things to do in Tenerife? What is Tenerife like for holidays? And is Tenerife a good holiday destination in winter? Read on to find out.
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.
Where to eat and drink in Riga
We didn’t go to Latvia for its cuisine, the way you might with Greece or Mexico. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t great places to eat and drink. Across our three days in Riga we had some delicious meals at modern (and not so modern) restaurants. And by night we found plenty of great bars to drink in.
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.
How we spent three days in Riga
I went to Riga as part of a week-long trip to Estonia and Latvia. Instead of flying or taking the train or coach, we drove the 4.5 hours to Riga from Tallinn, stopping at a few sights along the way. So, after driving through the beautiful Latvian countryside and stopping in the beautiful village of Cesis and ‘the Switzerland of Latvia, Sigulda, we arrived in Riga.
Where to eat and drink in Tallinn
I love to find great places to eat and drink when I’m on holiday. But in Tallinn, I hadn’t expected this to be such a highlight. The local restaurants in Tallinn are contemporary, with a great selection of dishes to choose from.
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 Tallinn
After spending a weekend in Warsaw in January, I was inspired to explore more of eastern Europe. So in mid-July, we headed to Tallinn for three days, followed by a road trip down to Riga, Latvia.
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.