Hiking to Jigokudani and meeting monkeys in Japan
It was misty and bitingly humid that morning in the Japanese Alps, much like what I had anticipated. As I…
22 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Modena
Admittedly, I have seen very little of Italy. Venice, Rome, and Bologna, to be exact – which is not much…
Essential Equipment And Accessories For Travel Photography
If you’re been reading the blog for a while, you know how sold I am to my Olympus camera. I…
War In The Scottish Highlands: Blood, Sweat, And Tears
“We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country…
50 Random But Essential Europe Travel Tips
What is the best time to book tickets to Europe? What is the proper tipping etiquette? Should I get a…
Quintessentially French: Visiting Champagne Cellars in Epernay and Reims
It was bright and crisp as I made my way towards the rendezvous point that morning, smiling to myself and…
Visiting the Aran Islands – the cradle of Irish culture
Think of a remote island. Isolated. Rugged. Untouched. Got it? Now, make that even more remote. THAT’s the Aran Islands….
What I loved about cruising the Danube with Viking River Cruises
“What are you, a 67-year old retiree?” “Would you like me to get you a cane for your trip?” “Are…
Inside the Stockholm Metro – the longest art gallery in the world
Although Stockholm has no shortage of things to do on the ground level, it does have an underestimated masterpiece hidden…
Marie’s Holiday Gift Guide For Fancy Travellers
Although travel is undoubtedly my biggest passion in life, I’ve also been giving minimalism a lot of thought lately; about…
24 hours in Venice
In a city that is notorious for its tremendous masses of tourists, how long is too long? For me, the…
Things To Do in Kyoto: Highlights For First-Time Visitors
Travelling to Japan for the first time, but unsure where to start? The land of the rising sun, still deeply…