Things to do in Cape Town: A 3 day itinerary in South Africa’s Mother City

Would Be Traveller Things to do in Cape Town

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, Cape Town should be right at the top of your ‘must visit’ list. This fabulous city is full of natural wonders, historical sights and beautiful people with a fascinating past. If you’ve only got 3 days to spare, this post of my favourite things to do in[…]

8 Top Tips for Visiting Istanbul: A First Timer’s Guide

Would-Be-Traveller---Blue-Mosque-Istanbul

No-one can forget their first visit to Istanbul. The sights, the smells and the sounds combine into one huge feast for the senses. Even after a short visit, it fast became one of my favourites and I’m convinced you’ll love it too. Read on to find out my top tips for visiting Istanbul. I’ll tell[…]

24 hours in Budapest Itinerary

Would Be Traveller - 24 hours in Budapest

24 hours is rarely long enough to conquer any city, but you can give it a damn good go in Budapest. Read on to hear my favourite things to do in Budapest, as well as the best cafes and bars to get your much needed energy. So, if you’re up for the challenge, my itinerary[…]

Is Istanbul safe for visitors?

Is Istanbul safe for visitors?

It’s true that Turkey has had more than its fair share of atrocities in recent years – from an attack in a nightclub to bombs at Ataturk Airport, and political uncertainty around the election of President Erdogan. To compensate for the presumed heightened risk of attack, hundreds of armed police officers are positioned all over[…]

2 Days/48 hours in Istanbul: Where to eat, sleep and go

Travel Photography Tips

Turkey’s biggest city has got a lot going for it. Stunning architecture, friendly faces and more than enough to keep you going for a long weekend. Let me share my advice on how to spend 2 days in Istanbul. After a quick three and a half-hour hop over Europe from London, I arrived in Istanbul on[…]

Where to eat in Vienna as a vegetarian

Where to eat in Vienna as a vegetarian: Purstner

Vienna is a meat lover’s paradise. After all, the city is known for the bratwurst (a giant sausage) and the Wiener schnitzel (a fried piece of hammered out veal). Now to me, they just don’t seem all that appetising. I honestly thought I would struggle uncovering where to eat in Vienna as a vegetarian, but[…]

A cosy weekend in Berkhamsted

Weekend in a log cabin, Berkhamsted

When was the last time you had a holiday close to home? If you live in the UK, you’re blessed with little towns dotted about the place, all offering somewhere to go and something to see; just without the cost of flights or the need to change your currency. Hey, did that rhyme? Over the[…]

Dos and Don’ts for a long weekend in Lisbon

Lisbon

Lisbon is just one of those places everyone has to go to one day. It’s got so much going for it – great food, attractive people, beautiful sights, all topped off with a laid back, cultural vibe you only get in Europe. But with so much to do and see, where do you start? Here[…]

One night in Cambridge

2016 Travel Highlights: Cambridge

Last weekend, Tim and I had a lovely couple of days away in Cambridge. It’s a city I’ve been meaning to visit for ages, but have just never got around to it. Desperate to fill the gap between our holidays in Copenhagen and Sri Lanka, March was the perfect time to finally go. With just[…]