With vertigo-inducing cliff edges and ocean the brightest sapphire blue I have ever seen, Zakynthos is an epic feast for the eyes that just has to be shared! The terrain and getting around Largely devoid of the traditional blue and white houses that dot the Cyclades Islands, Zakynthos architecture has been influenced by the Venetians, […]
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EXPLORE MILOS – A Guide To The Best Beaches, Sail Trips and Restaurants
Perhaps the most fascinating gem of the Cyclades Islands, Milos has one of the most varied and dramatic landscapes in Greece whilst retaining a quiet and traditional feel, unspoilt by tourism. Whilst it is hard to pick a favourite island during this whirlwind tour, Milos ticked all the boxes for me and I’ll show you […]
Ios | A Day Trip From Santorini
For those on a tight schedule, Ios is a great day trip option from Santorini being only 40 minutes away via ferry. The island is known for its beaches, cliff jumping and nightlife, so if any of those tickle your fancy, Ios is well worth a visit. Above: Mylopotas Beach Getting there For 45 euros […]
Top Santorini Spots For Eating, Swimming and Photography
With rugged cliffs rising above a sunken caldera, Santorini boasts one of the most epic and photographed coastlines of the Cyclades islands. From strolling through the picturesque towns to zipping around in search of a good swimming spot, here are my favourite things to see and do on the island. Tranquilo, Perissa Beach Greek food […]
TOP THINGS TO DO IN PALAU
A remote island paradise waiting to be explored, Palau’s waters are filled with unspoiled reefs, and its land with wild jungles and hidden waterfalls. In this post, I will explore some of the top places to visit and things to do during your stay. Above: Ngardmau Waterfall WATERFALLS The best way to visit the waterfalls […]
PALAU | 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The Republic of Palau is an archipelago of ~340 limestone and volcanic islands rising from the turquoise waters of Micronesia. With a population of ~22,000 (2017), 70% of its population resides in the city of Koror whilst small village towns sparsely populate the remainder of the inhabited islands. There continues to be a mixture of […]
Palau Royal Resort | Accommodations in Palau
So you’re thinking about visiting Palau but can’t decide where to stay? In this post, I will be writing an in-depth review of Palau Royal Resort who kindly hosted us for 3 nights during our week exploring Palau. LOCATION A few things to note when picking accommodation in Palau is that almost 100% of restaurants, […]
Kona to Waikoloa | Beaches, Snorkelling and Waterholes
Hawaii Pt. 2
With our sights set on underwater adventure, reptilian encounters and a bit of R&R, Waikoloa Village on the west side of the Big Island was a perfect base for us. We visited 6 west coast beaches during our stay which I have tentatively ranked below 🙂 1. KIHOLO BAY and KEANALELE WATERHOLE On our last day on the […]
Volcanoes National Park | Hilo
Hawaii Pt. 1
As a first time visitor to the Big Island, it was fascinating to see roads, towns and resorts completely surrounded by volcanic rock. The loose rock sounded like glass to walk on, were surprisingly sharp, and as we learned, extremely hot when you’re out there on a 10 mile hike with the sun pounding down on your sweaty, […]
Joshua Tree | Laguna
California Adventures
As if this whirlwind tour wasn’t chocca-block enough, we decided to squeeze in a national park and catch ups with Lance on either side of Coachella Weekend 2 🙂 First up was Joshua Tree, less than an hour away from Palm Springs where we had a quick bite of lunch. This national park is teaming […]