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How to Spend Five Days in Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen. Home to Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), the Little Mermaid (and other cult fairy tales), Lego and some of the happiest people on earth - there’s plenty to love about Denmark’s Capital! Having already visited Iceland and Finland, I continued my sightseeing around the Nordic countries with a New Year’s Eve visit to Copenhagen (just...Continue reading→
What and Where to eat in Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen food is unlike any other. Not only is the capital home to two of the world’s best restaurants (Noma and Geranium), but it boasts 17 Michelin-starred restaurants! And with some of the strictest food regulations, it comes as no surprise that Danes place a real emphasis on organic, quality food and produce. But despite...Continue reading→
How to spend Four Days in Helsinki, Finland
No one in their right mind would come to Helsinki in November. Except you, you badass, welcome. This is the slogan on an image I received multiple times when telling friends and family I was visiting Helsinki in November. Not much of a badass though, it was only the first weekend in November and the...Continue reading→
How did I afford to travel in 2019 while paying for a master’s degree?
Travel expenses are my biggest cost for the sixth year running, as in 2019 I travelled every month from March to December 2019 – sometimes multiple trips. I did this whilst paying towards a master’s degree. The purpose of this article isn’t too boast, but rather provide some insight into how a young professional managed...Continue reading→
A Beginner’s Guide to Helsinki’s Saunas
The use of a sauna is so embedded into Finland’s national culture, that there are more than 3.5 million saunas across the country for a population of just under 5.5 million. In fact, it’s written into law that if the accommodation doesn’t have a private sauna, they must be given access to a communal sauna. A centuries-old...Continue reading→
Where to Stay in Lake Bled, Slovenia
Travelling to this bucket list destination, you're first Google search is likely to be 'Lake Bled Hotel'. But what if I told you that glamping is you're the best option when staying in Lake Bled - stick with me ok? You’re going to see why soon enough. I visited Slovenia in Springtime, so if you're...Continue reading→
8 Things You Can’t Miss in Montmartre, Paris
Hailed as the arts quarter, Montmartre's romanticism and charm lures thousands of visitors - and for good reason! This 18th arrondissement hill has influenced many world-renowned artists, is home to two original windmills and one of the best panoramic views of Paris. Visiting Disneyland during your visit to Paris? Don't miss these top tips! 1....Continue reading→
Top Tips for Visiting Friendsfest
Friendsfest. Possibly one of the best festivals to ever grace Bristol, am I right? After years of missing out, well not wanting to trek ALL the way to Oxford, the organisers finally arranged Friendsfest in Bristol in 2019 and I managed to nab tickets! Following its success, they’ve recently announced it will be back again for 2020....Continue reading→
Where to Find Mickey Mouse Shaped Food at Disneyland Paris
You know how they say when in Rome? Well, when in Disney if the food isn’t shaped like Mickey Mouse then I don’t want it. Here’s where to find the iconic shaped foods in Disneyland Paris. This article was written in 2019 so it’s likely the options in this article may have changed. Mickey Mouse Meringues,...Continue reading→
Top Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is the place where dreams come true and wonderment for all ages. But the happiest place on Earth, or well, in this case, Paris, can often become quite over-crowded so here are a few tidbits of advice to make the most out of your visit. Getting to Disneyland Paris from Central Paris Making...Continue reading→