
4 places to get sky high views in Manhattan, New York
If like me you love a good view from a high vantage point, make sure you check out these 4
Here you’ll find all of my posts in one place – my travel blog. Everything from my experiences and reviews as well as suggestions on things to do to help you plan your solo travel adventure!
If like me you love a good view from a high vantage point, make sure you check out these 4
I decided to have a few mini birthday treats and for one of them, do something a little different. I
Do you plan to stop by the city of Volos? It’s the sixth largest city in Greece. If so, then
I was ready for my stay on the next leg of my Greek island hopping, solo travel adventure. My accommodation
Lost in the hills and hidden among olive groves, The Amani 180 Spa nestles. While on my Greek island hopping,
The Coronavirus pandemic forced the world into a way of living that we’d not experienced before. After several lockdowns, some
Meteora is a stunning — such an out of this world place to visit! If you want to spend some
The Sporades The Sporades is the group of islands in Greece which I will visit to mark my 5th anniversary
Are you planning to drive while on holiday for the first time? If you are, then there’s a few things
When I decided to spend my time in Kalabaka, I chose to stay at Hotel Alexiou, Meteora. Located in the main town centre,
A spa located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. The perfect way to spend a morning
2021 marks my 5th year of solo travel. Just like you I’m sure, I was hopeful that travel in 2021
Spending time on one of the legs of Halkidiki is always full of things to do as it’s quite easy
The town of Bruges is lovely and draws many people to its peaceful cobbled streets and beautiful canals. If you’re
If you’re looking for somewhere not far from the beach, but close to enough to the shops and bars, then
March, April, May and June of this year were like no other I’ve ever experienced. I’m sure it was the
Most of 2020 has been pretty surreal due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Three quarters of the year has almost gone,
Spilt is quite easy to get around and you can see quite a few things in a short space of time. If
If spring and summer has passed you by for one reason or another and you decide to take a holiday
If you’ve read a few of my sky high posts, you’ll know I visit places that offer amazing views. I
When you finally decide to go on a solo travel trip it can take a little getting used to. You
Despite not being able to go away on my solo travels right now, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I’ve
Travel in 2020 has come to a halt. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the daily lives of everyone globally.
With cheaper prices and dorm style rooms, hostels are popular among those travelling for long periods of time, groups and
Vibrant and bustling, Portugal’s capital will keep you busy whether you’re in the city for a day, a long weekend
If you’re not going to rent a car or scooter while in Hvar, like me you’ll need to use local
If you’re looking for ways to spend your evening while in the city, here are 5 bars in Lisbon you
Whether you can get away later this year or are spending time planning further ahead, Lisbon makes for a great
It’s already it’s been quite a year! Travel in 2020 and Coronavirus will become something we’ve never seen in
From ground level, buildings in London’s city tower above you. Get above it all and take in London’s skyline. Here
Referred to as the “pearl of the Adriatic”, there’s quite a bit to do in Dubrovnik especially if you have
If you’re staying in Hvar why not try some of the beaches along the south side of the island. Apart
2019 was definitely a busy year! If you’ve kept up with my travels in my travel diary, you’ll know that
For those of you planning to travel to Thessaloniki soon, here are 7 cool things to see and do in Thessaloniki if you’re travelling solo.
After finally deciding on which leg of Halkidiki to visit (Sithonia in the end), I finally narrowed down where I’d
Did you know Salzburg was only an hour and 45 minutes away from Munich? If you’re in Munich for a
I’m always on the lookout for something different to see or do when I go on my solo travel trips.
Hotel Voramar The peach coloured, 3-storey property that’s about a 10 minute drive from La Savina port on Avinida Miramor,
Whether you’re visiting in a day or you have more time to spend in each city, here’s 11 cool things
Meteora is the gorgeous formation of rocks located in the Greek town of Kalabaka (also spelt Kalampaka and Kalambaka). With
I’d booked flights to Croatia back in February and finally my trip was edging closer! It was nearly time to
Halkidiki in Greece is a great place to visit on a solo travel trip. It’s not far from the city
Which Greek islands should I visit? This is probably the first of many questions you’ll ask when you think about
When you first see Meteora you’ll wonder how you’ll get around its vast landscape. There may only be one, but
What comes to mind when I say Greece? Is it the turquoise-blue sea, sandy beaches or ancient ruins like Acropolis
Beautiful Sithonia is the second leg of Halkidiki’s (Chalkidiki) three peninsulas. Kassandra is the first and Athos the third. With
Getting from the airport to Munich city centre is pretty easy and you have a few options to get you
After hearing the name Meteora on one of my previous trips to Greece and then seeing pictures of this place,
When you decide to go on your first solo trip there’s already a lot to think about. Once the planning
Island hopping around Greece sounds like pure bliss – and it is! But the process of booking multiple ferries to
Beautiful In Bruges. I remember passing through the city over ten years ago on a trip to somewhere else, but
At only 20 kilometres long, you can easily get around the island of Formentera. If you’re about to visit or
Getting to the airport can sometimes feel like a hassle when there are a few of you. When you finally
Formentera is absolutely gorgeous, tranquil and full of things to see and do. Being a relatively small island, it’s pretty
Formentera is a beautiful island about 30-40 minutes away from Ibiza Town by boat. You’ll find getting to Formentera pretty
There never seems to be a dull moment right now and that’s exactly how I like it! Wilkommen to Deutschland!
If you enjoy photography you should visit Fotografiska, Stockholm’s Museum of Photography fotografika.se. It was at the top of my
Views over the city of Florence Overlooking the city of Florence is quite spectacular, especially on a sunny day or clear night. If you’re looking
Is it time for you to take a trip to visit the beautiful island of Formentera? Have you heard of it?
If you’re in the city and want something a little different to see and do, spend some time metro hopping
From meatballs, lingonberries, picked vegetables, fish and sweet and savoury pastries, here are 4 great places to eat out in
Okay, so I’m writing about another stay at Plus Florence Hostel. You can tell I must really like this place. I’ve
In the city of Florence you’ll find many things to do that will keep you occupied for a few days.
Travelling to Europe after Brexit Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Seems to be all the rage right now yet strangely no one
When I created my travel bucket list for 2019, I had my first trip in mind already – Budapest. But Budapest
Have you just booked or want to book a trip to Stockholm? If you want somewhere trendy, doesn’t stretch your
When I’d originally penned my travel bucket list for 2019, I had a number of places in mind to visit.
You tend to opt for the quickest route when travelling abroad, but there are always other options to consider. I
If travelling solo is something you’ve been thinking of, why not plan your first trip in 2019. Make it your
Happy New Year everyone! Another year, more travel plans to make. It’s 2019 – let my travel adventures begin!! My
On my travels I’ve been lucky enough to visit a few well-known cities in Italy. If you’re looking to visit,
What a year 2018 has been! I wanted to take some time to reflect and think about the cool places
If you’re thinking of a city break to Barcelona but need a little push to get you to book, here
Where has 2018 gone?! Whether you have to use up remaining holiday at work or you just fancy getting away,
Take a look at 10 perfect places to make you want to visit Paris. If you’re all about great
With the famous Pena Palace as it’s home, Sintra is a beautiful town you should visit if you’re staying in
Another trip to Rome! Even though I’d been before, I was keen to visit again. One of the main reasons
If you’ve packed your day full of activities but need somewhere to chill out with a drink in between navigating
Have you been to Copenhagen? If you’re thinking about heading to this Danish city, take a look at some of
If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway not too far from the beach yet easily accessible to some of the
If you could see how excited I was that my trip to Portugal (at last) had come, you’d probably think
If you love a good view and want to see the city from a different perspective, here’s where you can get sky high in the city of Paris, France.
Whether you’ve been to Amsterdam before or it’s your first time, sometimes it can be nice to venture out of
I decided to squeeze in a trip during the August bank holiday, so I checked out a few options. I
In my last post – My Copenhagen challenge – I decided to see if I could spend no more than
Things to do in Copenhagen Taking short breaks here and there can be exciting. However, in most cases, it may
What are some of the best travel apps? As I do a lot of my travel planning on the go,
Copenhagen Copenhagen is the down-to-earth, vibrant capital city of Denmark. With beautiful canals, grand buildings and palaces scattered throughout –
Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Sagrada Familila Cathedral, Yeah Barcelona hostel is a vibrant place to stay in
Deciding to visit Copenhagen definitely came out of the blue. No sooner had I arrived back from my trip to
Santorini’s one of the most well-known Greek islands and is visited by many people each year. If you’ve never been
When you ask where to visit in Amsterdam a few well known attractions and places get mentioned – Anne Frank
If you’re anything like me, when you book a trip, tour or any part of your holiday, you want to
If you’re looking for a traditional spot to grab a bite to eat after a tiring day, then Da Tonino
Nothing beats staying somewhere that’s close to all the hot spots in a town or city, but sometimes trying to
My birthday fell during my trip to Rome, so I decided to have a pamper session. I wanted to find
If you’re looking for something a little different while in Amsterdam (and aren’t afraid of heights) you should visit one
Things to see and do Rome is a bustling city with lots of monuments and landmarks. As you wander around
Many cities now have travel passes that offer free travel as well as other incentives depending on the type you
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