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 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.
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.