Austria is often underrated. It can be so closely associated with Germany that it often gets left behind as a must-see European country. This is such a shame as when it comes to what to do in Austria there are so many fantastic options. I have now visited Austria 6 times and am always finding …
Who needs Vienna? Lovely Graz is the second biggest city in Austria and for me much cuter than its older sibling. It is easy to see why Graz Austria was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Add to that its 2011 nomination as a City of Design and you can see why it …
Montepulciano is quite frankly heaven for wine lovers. This stunning hilltop Tuscan town is ridiculously beautiful and it is just filled with wine. Wineries, red wine, white wine, wine cellars, oak casks, wine shops, wine bars – it really is just wine-tastic. There are so many wineries in Montepulciano. But I have to say I …
The Cotswolds England is known for lots of lovely accommodation options. It can often be overwhelming to figure out not just which places to visit in the Cotswolds but also which hotels Cotswolds within those places. There are many Cotswolds hotels and B&Bs. So I have curated them down to two fantastic places to stay …
There are so many fantastic things to do in Daegu, South Korea. While South Korea has so much to offer tourists in its popular destinations like Seoul and Seoul day trips, things to do in Jeju Island, and Busan, visiting the bustling city of Daegu should definitely be added to your Korean itinerary. Being the fourth-largest city in South Korea, …
There are so many fantastic things to do in Jeju Island. Most people think of planning a Seoul Itinerary when considering a trip to Korea and are not necessarily aware of Jeju Island. One of Korea’s best-loved islands, Jeju Island is teeming with natural wonders, UNESCO world heritage sites and fun activities for the adventurous traveller. …
Nova Scotia is home to seaside towns, sandy shores, working fishing villages and a slower pace of life. The gastronomy scene has exploded in Nova Scotia in recent years. The wineries of Wolfville, amazing seafood, the Good Cheer Trail (which features over 50 local wineries, craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries) and the Nova Scotia Seafood …
Do you ever read those travel articles or sections in guide books about the local food items? I always find they seem to be what people ate 30 years ago and are probably only found on the menu in the most touristy restaurants. I love to learn about what is unique and interesting to a …
Stylish Brisbane boutique hotels were few and far between twenty years ago! However, the Queensland capital of Brisbane is now increasing in domestic and international mileage as a must-visit destination. I remember when it was called BrisVegas and much derided by the inhabitants of Melbourne and Sydney. This is very much no longer the case …
I absolutely loved Latvia. Such a cool and interesting country with so much going on. I first visited Riga and the surrounding areas 10 years ago. I enjoyed my time there but I wouldn’t have raved about it. However, I was blown away on my recent visit. Great food, lots of interesting things to do …