Deciding to bypass Managua meant that I had more time to spend in Nicaragua’s second largest city – Leon. Leon was founded in the early 16th century and is one of the oldest cities in the country. As much as I love Granada, Leon comes a very close second on my Nicaraguan travels. With a… Continue Reading…
Granada is one of my favourite cities in Nicaragua. Discover the top things to do in Granada Nicaragua including the Granada Cathedral and Lago Nicaragua. To say that I love Granada is an understatement. This gorgeous city in the west of Nicaragua is awash with pastel-coloured buildings and an iconic yellow cathedral which dominates the… Continue Reading…
After spending time in Cuba, I was ready for my next adventure and just a short hop (well 3.5 hours) across the water was Colombia, my next stop. If you’re going to Colombia – book accommodation before you travel (I learnt the hard way). They won’t allow you access into the country without having any… Continue Reading…
I spent a week in the capital of Cuba and share my favourite things to do in Havana in this article Discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, the large island of Cuba was soon placed on the map and became a Spanish colony. The island has since become known for its socialism and embargo with… Continue Reading…
If you’re planning a solo trip to Paris, below I share my honest experience of travelling to Paris alone It claims to be one of the most romantic cities on Earth and I had chosen to spend five days in the French capital…as a solo. Being the very last stop on my sixteen-week tour… Continue Reading…
Sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria is one of the smallest countries in the whole of Europe. With a population of just 35,000 people, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world and I had the pleasure of visiting this tiny country in its Autumn bloom. If you’re travelling solo to Liechtenstein, I recommend bringing a good book… Continue Reading…
Monaco on a Budget Yes, you did read the title right – Monaco on a budget! It’s just not possible is it? That’s what I thought when I arrived in Nice but staying so close to a place that I’d only ever heard about, I couldn’t resist doing the touristy thing and checking out the glitz… Continue Reading…
Oktoberfest was near approaching and wanting to escape the huge crowds of Munich and the overpriced camp sites, I decided to spend this beer-swilling festival in somewhere a little bit different; and as I wasn’t travelling solo for this part of the trip, I met up with a friend to spend Oktoberfest in Bratislava; the capital… Continue Reading…
Slovenia may get confused with its not so far neighbour; Slovakia but it is miles away in culture and in distance. Having not known anything about the little country sandwiched between Austria, Croatia, Italy and Hungary, I was intrigued about the place they call ‘the heart of Europe.’ With an area of nearly 8,000 square… Continue Reading…
Serbia may have a turbulent past and a controversial present with its relationship with Kosovo but with talks of joining the European Union membership, times are changing for the former Yugoslavian state. It was only 15 years ago that the capital, Belgrade was scarred by NATO bombings and today it’s not really the city that attracts the… Continue Reading…
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