Sitting on the tip of Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula is the beautiful seaside village of St. Mawes. It would not be an understatement for me to say that this may have been a case of love at first sight.
I visited St.… Continue reading
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Best Things to Do in Izamal, Mexico’s “Yellow City”, 2025 Guide
The town of Izamal, also known as Mexico’s “Yellow City”, is an excellent choice for a day trip from Merida or Valladolid. I was so charmed by the beautiful Yucatan town that after arriving, I deviated from my original overnight stay plan and spent two nights there instead.… Continue reading
Paleochora to Sougia Hike in Crete, Greece
Trekking from Paleochora to Sougia is a Greek adventure I’ll never forget. But not for good reasons.
The day was an absolute disaster. So much so that I never did quite make it to Sougia – by foot at least. All the result of a culmination of basic hiking mistakes.… Continue reading
Hiking Samaria Gorge in Crete, Greece: 2025 Guide
Hiking Samaria Gorge is a must-do if you are visiting the Greek island of Crete in the late spring or summer months. It’s not too hard to see why it gets 5 stars…
Introduction to Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is a stunning corridor in Crete’s Lefka Ori (White Mountains) where being out in nature takes on a spectacular new meaning.… Continue reading
5 Crazy Travel Stories from Adventures in Peru
Peru for the first time! This trip was one for the books. From incredible terrains to mouth-watering dishes, rich experiences were everywhere. But that was not all that made the trip so memorable…
It did not lack for it’s scary moments either.… Continue reading
20 Best Things to Do in Barbados: Travel Guide with Local Tips
What makes Barbados such a great place to visit? Sandy beaches and turquoise waters instantly come to mind. Yes, it is the ultimate Caribbean holiday destination for the sun-seeking, rum-punch lovin’ visitor. And there’s more…
Barbados is also a place where the locals are friendly and welcome you to share in our way of life.… Continue reading
Greenwich Summer Sounds at Old Royal Naval College
July in the UK. This means festival season is well underway across the country. On top of that, new events certainly keep popping up on the music calendar. It’s great to see the range of genres represented – even Americana and Country Music have landed on the scene.… Continue reading
Going to US Open Tennis in NYC: 2025 Guide
Going to US Open tennis in NYC this summer? If that’s an enthusiastic “Yes!”, get ready for an incredible time as the legends and new blood battle it out on the tennis courts.
Of course, before the fun starts you need to ace the itinerary.… Continue reading
How to join the Wimbledon Queue – 2025 Guide
Joining the Wimbledon Queue is a highly effective way to snag tickets to most prestigious event in Tennis. You won’t find this option to get same-day tickets at the Australian Open, nor Roland Garros, nor the US Open.
Since prestigious and attainable rarely go together, I recommend that you don’t sleep on this opportunity.… Continue reading
Best Things to Do on the Isle of Portland, UK
Spending the day exploring the Isle of Portland in Dorset is admittedly an outing that I’ve overlooked for far too long. Whatever the reason, thank goodness my curiosity got the better of me because what I found here was quite unexpected.… Continue reading