When someone mentions visiting Brazil, I think most immediately conjure up images of the frenetic, wild, magnificent, spectacular Rio – the chaos, colour, samba, and spice. However, just a few hours west, there is a charming treasure to explore: Paraty (pronounced para-chee). Paraty is a quiet colonial town, a UNESCO world heritage site which captures … More The cutest colonial town: Paraty, Brazil
One of the best things about living in London is that with a few pounds and a spare weekend, you can explore a new city. So with our tiny carry-on bags, Lisa and I jumped on a Ryanair flight and a few hours later, were wandering the (very cold) streets of Riga. Below is mostly … More A weekend in Riga, Latvia
I didn’t have much time in Reykjavik, but because the sun doesn’t set in May until nearly midnight, I had a few hours to wander around town and soak in some of the best bits. My first destination was Hallgrimskirkja, the iconic and striking church that is one of the tallest buildings in Iceland. This … More An evening stroll in Reykjavik
My besties Lisa & Andrew are currently on a grand traveling adventure (Instagram: AL’s big adventure). When I found out they would be in Guatemala over Christmas and that they booked a cottage on a lake, I immediately started to make plans to be the ultimate third wheel on their romantic vacation. Because I am … More Antigua, Guatemala
I was taken by what Singapore had to offer during the day, but in my opinion, Singapore is a city that sparkles when the sun goes down. The SuperGrove of trees, part of the Gardens by the Bay are one of the most iconic sight in Singapore, and these high-tech “trees” are best enjoyed at … More Singapore by night
I landed in Singapore on a steamy hot day in late-October. I (unfortunately) didn’t take full advantage of the legendary airport, but I was excited to see what this city had to offer. It was immediately obvious that Singapore was an interesting mix of cultures – Asian with a distinctly European feel, reflecting a long … More Singapore by day
On my trip to Bangkok, I visited so many temples, and they were all amazing, but there was one in particular that was totally stunning. Wat Pho, or the Temple of Reclining Buddha, is an absolute must visit if you are in Bangkok. It is one of the oldest (built in the 16th century but … More Favourite things: Thai temple edition
I needed to get out of the city as things were feeling a bit too much in the city. I got the perfect excuse when a coworker invited me to spend some time at her summer house in Småland. Deciding the distance was a bit too far to cover by bike, and wanting the flexibility … More Roadtripping through Småland
Budapest is really a marbelous place. Feast your eyes on incredible architecture Budapest is a city with a varied and fascinating past, and that is reflected in the buildings. While architectural buffs could tell you much more about all the incredible places you could discover, my favourite was this little gem peeking out of the … More Best bits of Budapest
This post is SO delayed, but life has been banana-pants and I haven’t stolen the moment needed to post my thoughts on Warsaw. Because February is February, when a friend asked if I wanted to escape London for a weekend, I immediately said yes. Our destination was largely determined by the Ryanair prices for the … More Winter weekend in Warsaw: A quick guide
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