This part of Eurasia seems to be familiar to everyone, yet it still overwhelms us with its diversity and some perplexing charisma. Europe is not romantic, it is just romance…
Top 10 Romantic Destinations in Europe
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What to Love about Brisbane
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While Brisbane is not as famous as its southern siblings like Sydney and Melbourne, it has so much to offer visitors (and residents) and one was one of the cities…
Tips for visiting New Zealand’s iconic movie locations
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We all know that big American cities like New York and Los Angeles have provided us with some seriously iconic movie locations. But the nation of New Zealand has also…
How to create a 5* hotel at home
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The first time I stayed in a 5* hotel, I remember being absolutely wowed by all the little details and design features. I found it strange but amazing how everything…
Romantic things to do in Orlando
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Looking for a list of romantic things to do in Orlando? Not everyone is heading to Orlando for the theme parks, and even if you are (nothing wrong with that…
Beautiful photos of Ibiza – Just because
On gloomy London days, there’s nothing better than looking at some photos from your last vacation. I’m in love with these photos from our latest trip to Ibiza – and…
An Interview with Arthur Williams from TV show ‘Flying to the Ends of the Earth’
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It’s not often I feel immediately compelled to do something, but when I watched the first episode of ‘Flying to the Ends of the Earth’ on Channel 4 earlier this…
The problem with growing up.
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I started this blog way back in 2012, when my boyfriend and I (he’s now my fiancé!) decided to pack up our London flat, and go travelling for a year. Here’s a cheesy…
Elle’s Weekly Edit: Wedding planning, Instagram snaps and London sunshine
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I thought I’d start writing a little weekly edit, mainly for my own sake (writing about life is kind of therapeutic!) but also because, as much as I love writing…
Hong Kong Attractions – Top Picks for Tourists and Travellers
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Hong Kong is unlike anywhere else… it’s epic, modern, historic, cultural and chaotic all mixed into one. Here are some of my favourite Hong Kong attractions that made our trip…
Staycation at The Langham, London
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Pad and I have ALWAYS wanted to stay at The Langham Hotel in London – ever since we spent 5 glorious nights at their hotel in Mongkok, Hong Kong. We…
10 Unmissable Things to do in Wellington, NZ
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I fell a little bit in love with Wellington when we visited. It’s one of those cities that is the perfect mix between between scenic and quirky – always my…
Restaurant review: Levantine at The Atlantis Hotel, Dubai
Whenever I visit Dubai I love making the most of the middle-eastern cuisine (it’s my FAVOURITE) – and on my most recent visit my Mum and I got to try…
A few Q&As about me, my blog and travel blogging in general
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I get a few emails a month asking me how I got into blogging, and asking my advice on setting up blogs, and how it all started for me… so…
KASCHK, Berlin – Shuffleboard, coffee and beer
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One of my favourite things about visiting a new city, is finding those awesome little local bars and restaurants that are totally unique to wherever you are. We found a…
Review: Hotel Otto, Berlin
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On our recent trip to Berlin we stayed in the gorgeous Hotel Otto on the west side of the city, right near the zoological gardens. It’s been a long time…
Some Beautiful Cornwall Beaches (Just Because!)
Last year Pad and I visited Cornwall together for a friends wedding, and stopped in the little town of St Ives. I’ve never been a big fan of UK beach…
Afternoon Tea at The Lancaster, London
Of course, as someone who lives in London (and loves sandwiches) one of my favourite things to do is go for Afternoon Tea. For all those non-UK people reading, afternoon…
Review: The Omni Berkshire Hotel, NYC
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On our recent trip to NYC, we had the pleasure of staying at The Omni Berkshire Hotel. The hotel can only be described as a high-end (yet affordable), traditional New…
Review: The London Hotel, NYC
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We stayed in The London Hotel for a few nights during our recent ‘engagement-holiday’ to NYC and I can honestly say it’s one of the most beautiful hotels we’ve ever stopped…
A perfect winter’s day – in Central Park, NYC
If I had to pick a favourite place in NYC it’d have to be Central Park. It’s that kind of gorgeous, magical, amazingness you always dreamt it would be (and…
Review: The Viceroy Hotel, NYC
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Have you ever walked into a hotel and felt like you were in a movie? That’s how staying at The Viceroy Hotel in NYC felt. Except it wasn’t a movie…
A weekend in Birmingham… (Our second home!)
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Pad’s parents live in Birmingham, so we’re always in the city. It’s also where I went to university – so it’s a city I love and one I love returning…
Central Park in the Snow – As Perfect as it Looks.
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Ever since I was little and first watched Home Alone 2 – I’ve just been desperate to see Central Park in the snow (and NYC in general really!). Actually, one of…
Review: Afternoon Tea at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai
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You’ll have heard of The Burj Al Arab, even if you’ve never been to Dubai. It’s the world’s only 7* hotel, so it has a reputation is up there with…
My Christmas and New Year traditions…
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Every year when Christmas rolls around, I literally find it impossible to contain my excitement. Christ and New Year is absolutely my favourite time of year – above and beyond…
It’s so easy to fall in love with New Zealand
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I recently read a blog post by the wonderful Geraldine from The Everywhereist about a trip she had taken to Bushman’s Kloof in South Africa (you can read her post here)….
24 hours in Paris : Using the Paris Pass!
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Living in London, it’s so easy and convenient getting to Paris in just one day, it’s tempting not to do it on a monthly basis! For a mini weekend getaway…
Backpacker Heaven: The best countries for backpacking on a budget
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Over the last 20 years, backpacking has become such a popular way of travelling the world that it has almost become a brand in itself. This rise in popularity is not…
Dubai nightlife: The best bars and nightclubs in Dubai
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Dubai may not have the biggest nightlife reputation – but believe it or not, the city is a hub of amazing nightlife hotspots just waiting to be discovered. In fact,…