How Much is a Gondola Ride in Venice? 

Gondolas with the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background

Gondolas are an integral part of Venice, and some say you simply cannot visit Venice without taking a gondola ride.  However, the price of gondola rides in Venice is really expensive, so if you are wondering if you can afford a gondola ride then this post will all the questions you might have about gondolas, […]

20+ Free Things to do in Venice in 2026

St Mark's Basilica in St Mark's Square - Free Things to do in Venice

Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and, sadly, one of the most expensive cities to visit.  However, that isn’t to say that you can’t visit Venice on a budget, as there are lots of free activities in Venice you can do without breaking the bank.  Instead of just the top […]

Why You Should Visit Vorarlberg Austria

Rustic building and church in autumn in the village of Mellau - Things to do in Vorarlberg Austria

It had been a long time since I’d taken a flight anywhere.  My international travel plans had screeched to a halt along with the rest of the world back in early 2020, and now, some 18 months later, I was finally ready to fly abroad again – to the region of Vorarlberg in Austria. When […]

YHA The Sill at Hadrian’s Wall Review

Hadrian's Wall leading down to a single tree at Sycamore Gap in the evening light

Northumberland is one of my favourite places in the UK.  Its landscapes are wild and rugged, seeming untameable except for an epic wall that the Romans built across the country.  Hadrian’s Wall stretched 73 miles across England, and the remnants of the wall, and the footpath alongside it,  attract visitors from all over the world.  […]

Prague Food Guide: What to Eat in Prague Czech Republic

Roast Pork with Blue Cheese and Dumplings - What to Eat in Prague the Ultimate Prague Food Guide

Czech food might not be the most famous cuisine in the world, but it is delicious.  From dumplings and goulash to open sandwiches and the all-important Czech beer, in this Prague food guide, I’ll share my recommendations for what to eat in Prague and where to eat it, including a few dishes you might not […]

Glamping in the New Forest at YHA New Forest

Glamping in the New Forest in a Silver Airstream Trailer - Consider Glamping at YHA

While I’m exploring more of the UK I was very excited to visit the New Forest in Hampshire.  As a child I was obsessed with horse and ponies, so visiting the New Forest National Park was a dream come true: ponies everywhere!  Of course, there is more to the New Forest than ponies, and the […]

Short Breaks in the UK with YHA

Eco-Friendly Land Pod - semi cylinder shaped pod with small windows and flowers in front - Glamping Short Breaks in the UK

I love staying in hostels.  Meeting people in these sociable shared accommodations really helped me to make friends and enjoy my stay as a solo traveller.  While these days I prefer to have a private room instead of shared dorms I still love finding unique and sociable budget accommodation in the UK and around the […]

A Poignant History Tour in Prague’s Jewish Quarter

Prague - A City With Much Jewish History

I loved Prague.  I spent a week exploring this fabulous city, taking in the sites, but I admit I missed out a large part of Prague’s history on my visit – Prague’s Jewish history.  When I had the chance to take a virtual tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter with Czech Tourism and Prague City Adventures it […]

20 Gorgeous Personalised Travel Gifts and Accessories to Buy this Year

Personalised Travel Gifts - My Personalised Globe Bracelet on the Sand - a Bangle with a engraved tag with the letter C and a carved out globe charm

I love choosing cute travel accessories as gifts for travel lovers in my life.  The combination of something practical and pretty is always what I aim for, and even better if I can find personalised gifts for them.  I’ve brought together some of my favourite personalised travel gifts, you’re bound to find the perfect gift […]