Yorkshire is home to some truly amazing walks – I would know, I’ve done my fair few of them! This August, I set off for my first multi-day walk in Yorkshire, hiking the Minster Way between York and Beverley. Here’s my complete guide for doing the trail! What is the Minster Way? The Minster Way… Read More A Hiking Guide for the Minster Way in Yorkshire
I still can’t believe that I made my dream trip to Switzerland happen this summer. It was such an incredible 3.5 weeks! Hiking in the Swiss Alps was a phenomenal experience. One of my favorite days (possibly of my entire life!) was hiking from Kleine Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen. This is a long hike, with a… Read More Spectacular Hikes in Switzerland: Kleine Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen
I was determined to hike Stac Pollaidh when I first did the North Coast 500 back in 2020. But unfortunately, the weather had other plans. When I showed up to do the hike, there was no visibility – you couldn’t even see the hill! Thankfully, the weather was much better on my most recent trip… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Stac Pollaidh in Scotland
I’ve made it no secret that Scotland is one of my favorite places in the world. I simply love this country – and I was lucky enough to spend a few days road tripping the far northwest Scottish Highlands this summer. While I’d been to the area when I did the North Coast 500 back… Read More Handa Island, Scotland: What You Need to Know for Your Visit
Malaga in Spain is one of the most popular cities to visit in Andalucia, along with Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. It’s also a fantastic destination for a city break, especially if you’re after some winter sun – Malaga has an average of 300 sunny days per year! I spent three glorious days here soaking up… Read More How to Spend a City Break in Malaga, Spain: 3-Day Itinerary
Switzerland is one of the most expensive destinations in the world. And largely because of this, it’s a country I still hadn’t been to until recently. To my greatest surprise, I managed to make the Switzerland trip of my dreams happen in July 2025 – for almost free! This felt like a true rags-to-riches fairytale.… Read More How I Made My Dream Trip to Switzerland Happen – For (Almost) Free!
During my year living in New Zealand, I took two epic road trips. Both were for approximately six weeks: the end of March to the beginning of May 2024, and the middle of February to the end of March 2025. I wrote a complete New Zealand budget guide for my 2024 trip, sharing exactly how… Read More New Zealand Road Trip Budget: 2025 Guide
Tongariro National Park is the most-visited national park on the North Island of New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is probably the most popular day hike in the whole country! But there’s more to see here than just the epic hikes. Tongariro has three active volcanoes: Ngauruhoe, Ruapehu, and Tongariro. Explore more of the national… Read More A Travel Guide for Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Switzerland is famous around the world for its spectacular scenery and mountain landscapes. If you’re after a truly challenging hike in Interlaken, hike to the summit of Augstmatthorn. This mountain peak is 2137 meters above sea level, with unbelievable views over Lake Brienz. This was one of the best days of my entire trip to… Read More Hiking Augstmatthorn From Harder Kulm: Interlaken’s Spectacular Day Hike
This summer I spent 3.5 weeks in Switzerland. Switzerland has been an absolute dream of mine for years, but I’ve always been put off by how pricey it is. It’s one of the most expensive countries in the world! But it doesn’t have to be. I used the Swiss Travel Pass on my trip and… Read More Swiss Travel Pass: Is it Worth the Money?
This year has seen one of my greatest dreams come to fruition: I became a freelance travel writer. While I’ve been writing about travel for many, many years, this year was the first time I had enough work (aka money) to do it full time. The stars aligned after I returned back to the UK… Read More How I Became a Freelance Travel Writer: A Dream Come True
The Coromandel Peninsula is known for its pristine beaches and beautiful coastline, with spots like Cathedral Cove. But there’s also one of the best hikes on the North Island of New Zealand here: the Pinnacles. This was one of my favorite hikes in the country – and while I did it as a day hike,… Read More Hiking the Pinnacles in the Coromandel, New Zealand
Stewart Island was easily one of my top destinations I visited during my year in New Zealand. After the North and South Islands, it’s the third-largest island in the country! So many people skip this place on their trip, but it’s one of the most beautiful places in the country. Here’s everything you need to… Read More Heaven on Earth: A Complete Travel Guide for Stewart Island, New Zealand
The Catlins, located in the far southeastern corner of New Zealand’s South Island, is a beautiful and underrated part of the country. While certain spots like Nugget Point can be popular, I encountered far fewer crowds than I was expecting – especially after living in the Mackenzie Region for six months. If you’re traveling the… Read More 14 Amazing Places You Can’t Miss in the Catlins, New Zealand
I honestly feel so lucky that I had so many incredible experiences during my year traveling around New Zealand. One of my top hikes in the entire country was Avalanche Peak, a prominent mountain in Arthur’s Pass. This is easily one of the best day hikes in all of New Zealand! Here’s everything you need… Read More Hiking Avalanche Peak: What to Know About This Epic Hike in Arthur’s Pass
Of all the epic experiences I had during my year in New Zealand, my hike on Franz Josef Glacier was one of the best. This included a helicopter ride to and from the glacier, and about two hours of hiking on the glacier itself. I’d never been on a glacier before and it’s such an… Read More Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike: What to Know Before You Go
New Zealand is an amazing country for hikers and anyone who loves spending time outdoors. The scenery and landscapes here are truly superb – I spent a year living here, and was continually in awe of just how beautiful the country is! One of the best – and most underrated – hikes on the South… Read More Hiking Ben Ohau and the Greta Track: Everything You Need to Know
Too many people visit Andorra for the day, to “tick off” the country on their Euro-list, to take advantage of the duty-free shopping, or for a ski trip in winter. But this small country – the sixth-smallest country in Europe! – is a fantastic destination for hiking and outdoor activities. While it’s easiest to get… Read More Hiking in Andorra: The Best Hikes to Do in Andorra Without a Car
Dreaming of a getaway to a charming, historic village in the South of France? Enter La Garde-Adhémar. This stunning hilltop village was one of my favorite places I visited on my travels around Europe last year! And although it’s small and quiet, it’s a wonderful place to base yourself for exploring more of the Drôme… Read More Why You Need to Visit La Garde-Adhémar, France
Toulouse is a beautiful city in southwestern France, which I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice. My week-long visit last year gave me the opportunity to explore so much more of the surrounding area! A lot of places in the countryside in France can be tricky to get to without a car. Toulouse is a… Read More The Best Daytrips From Toulouse (With Public Transportation)
