Escape mass tourism in Amsterdam

Amsterdam attracts two very distinctive crowds. One the one hand you have the sophisticated travelers searching for a cultural experience in Amsterdam’s museums. On the other hand, you have less...

Where to find Local Dutch Cuisine in Amsterdam

What is local Dutch food? Is a common question that visitors ask, yet normally there is not an easy answer. Is it the French fries with Mayo or the Bitterballen that you find in a bar? Is this...

Practical Information for Visiting Barcelona

Barcelona was on our Bucket list forever. Finally, we made it to the first on the list. We already knew so many things about it and heard excellent impressions from many people. The plan was to...

London Calling, Why Not Say Hello?

Who would ever say no to a long weekend?! Not me and London is always calling me back. I've been a number of times over the years and visited amazing places such as Houses of Parliament, Westminster...

How to Spend a Week in Sorrento, Italy

A week in Sorrento is a good amount of time to explore Southern Italy. Here are my top tips for making the most of your visit when travelling on a budget. High in the cliffs overlooking the...

An Introduction to Menorca

Small but perfectly formed, the island of Menorca holds a special place in my heart. I was six years old when I first visited with my family and we stayed in a small, white apartment surrounded by...