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Visit the Cotswold town of Painswick
The sweet Cotswolds town of Painswick is a must-visit Tucked into the hills of Gloucestershire, England, is the Cotswolds town of Painswick. The Cotswolds are a string of hills, dotted with sweet brick-filled towns, in Gloucestershire. And when I lived in the UK I had the pure joy of living…
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8 Top Tips for Travelling to Greece on a Budget
Aaah, Greece! The birthplace of democracy and the world’s oldest wine-producing region. Greece is a land steeped in history. From Socrates to Alexander the Great, the country has produced many fine figures that have left their mark on the ancient and modern worlds. It was one of the things I…
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Visit the Gloucester Docks in England
The Gloucester Docks are wonderful places to wander through if you’re in the Cotswolds Living in England for two years meant that I managed to do quite a bit of exploring around the country. But it was often the places nearby that I really loved and would go back to…
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A Walking Tour of Amsterdam | The Netherlands
One of the best things I did in the Netherlands was a walking tour of Amsterdam 2013 saw me headed to Amsterdam for 2 days. That’s it. Just 2 days. I was tagging along on a work trip, and we stayed in a youth hostel quite centrally. One of the…
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City Guide | Planning a Trip to Belgium
Ready to start planning a trip to Belgium? If you’re thinking about a European getaway, then planning a trip to Belgium is a wonderful option to get you started. There’s a reason most people include this beautiful country in their European itineraries; the picturesque towns will make you fall in…
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8 Top Places to Visit in Athens
Looking for places to visit in Athens? Taking a trip to Greece? Looking for places to visit in Athens? I got you! But first, let me tell you a story. I was 16 years old when I started Classical Studies at high school. It was only offered to the Year…
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5 Things to do on a Short Stay in London | England
Planning a short stay in London? London is a city of nearly 9 million people. More people live in London than in my entire country. It’s big. And that means that even if you’ve lived there your entire life and you’re about to retire, there’s no way that you’re going…
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Pack Light for Amsterdam – How I Took Only my Handbag for 2 days Abroad
It’s easy to pack light for Amsterdam. In fact, sometimes all you need is a handbag. One of the reasons I loved living in England was the access to Europe right there. I made as much use of it as I could, and while there will always be more to…
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5 Cotswold Villages to Visit in England
Taking a trip to the Cotswolds? You need to check out these Cotswold villages. South Central England. The home of the Cotswold villages. In among the winding roads of the far-reaching hills are beautiful villages full of personality, history, and, of course, epic photo opportunities. All are worth a visit,…
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Take a trip on The Matthew, Bristol, England
I had no idea The Matthew in Bristol was a ship that even existed. Not until we headed off to spend the day in Bristol. But as we wandered along the banks of the Avon River, we discovered The Matthew, Bristol ship docked in the harbour, surrounded by other houseboats…
