City Travel

The Best Things to Do in Yangon

Published on 17 May, 2017

In this article you will find out the best things to do in Yangon, Myanmar, together with recommendations for where to eat and sleep. I’ve also created a map with Google maps showing all of the majors sights mentioned here. You’ll find that at the end. For many visitors, Yangon will be the first interaction they’ll have with Myanmar and it’s a… Read more →

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Find out the best things to do in Yangon including a list and map of the sights, where to eat, where to sleep, recommended tours and day trips from the city... Read more →

3 Days in Hong Kong – What to See and Do

Published on 11 February, 2017

Want to know what to do when you have 3 days in Hong Kong? Read on… On my first visit to this Asian cultural hub, I was so jet-lagged that my 3 days in Hong Kong were a blur of sights, snacks and somewhat insane sleeping hours that culminated in me ordering breakfast with a beer in an Irish bar… Read more →

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How to spend 3 days in Hong Kong including where to stay, where to eat and drink, how to get around and a day by day itinerary for visiting Hong Kong.... Read more →

How to Visit the Statue of Liberty in New York: Ultimate Guide

Published on 7 October, 2016

For some reason (perhaps the fact that it’s one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world?!) I thought it would be easy to figure out how to visit the Statue of Liberty in New York. But somehow the internet failed me. As did my guidebooks. So, I ended up stitching together the requisite details – how to book, where to… Read more →

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The ultimate guide to how to visit the Statue of Liberty in New York from booking tickets, planning ferries and practicalities like ID & crown access.... Read more →

How To Order Coffee in Italy

Published on 26 July, 2016

Even if you’re decked head to toe in Gucci and are sauntering around Venice, Florence or Rome with all the panache of an Italian superstar, there’s still a very simple way to tell whether you’re a local or not: how you order coffee. Believe it or not, there is a huge (and unhelpfully unspoken!) protocol for how to order coffee… Read more →

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How to order coffee in Italy isn't as easy as you might think. Here's a guide to what coffee to order, when to order, how to order, how to pay and tipping.... Read more →

3 Days in Florence: The Itinerary I Give My Friends

Published on 19 July, 2016

Giuseppe Verdi once said, “You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” I feel that way about Florence; which might explain why I have visited this arresting Italian city so many times I’m losing count. And, with that, what I’m equally losing count of is the number of times I’ve scribbled out an itinerary for 3 days in… Read more →

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Spending 3 days in Florence? Here's the itinerary I give my friends and gets you to the top sights at the right time of day. Includes where to eat and sleep... Read more →

Where to eat and drink in Brussels on a Weekend Trip

Published on 26 May, 2016

I love an indulgent foodie (and drinkie) weekend break and with my 40th birthday presenting the perfect excuse (and my messed up knee preventing me from jetting off to Hawaii), I couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate than Brussels where chocolate, fries, mayonnaise, waffles and Belgium beer were all on the menu. As you’ll see from the pictures… Read more →

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Want to know where to eat and drink in Brussels on a weekend trip? From waffles to frites to Belgian beer and chocolate, this is the only guide you'll need.... Read more →

An Itinerary Through Real Jamaica

Published on 11 January, 2016

Looking to explore real Jamaica? With a detailed itinerary, tips on what to see, where to stay, where to eat and advice on safety, you can put together your own trip to this beautiful Caribbean island. Read on… I had my reservations about Jamaica. Despite being one of the most popular islands for visitors in the Caribbean, a quick search online… Read more →

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Want to explore real Jamaica? Escape the resorts with this itinerary including where to go, what to see, where to stay and safety advice.... Read more →

What To Do in Detroit: The City’s Pretty Parts

Published on 11 November, 2015

It’s not very often that I visit somewhere that defies my expectations. Having seen a fair chunk of the world, I’ve gotten pretty good at guessing the vibe of a place long before I land. Beaches, cities, tiny towns – most often my presumptions are pretty spot on. And then I went to Detroit. If you believe the media, Detroit is… Read more →

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Want to know what to do in Detroit? Interested in the highlights not the lowlights of Detroit? Complete with food and hotel suggestions, here's what to do.... Read more →

Is Detroit Safe? The Answer From Someone Who’s Been

Published on 4 November, 2015

Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect from my visit to Detroit. I’d heard great things about the city from fellow travel bloggers Hecktic Travels and LLWorld Tour: Detroit is the comeback city, regeneration is happening… and there’s an amazing BBQ joint. That last point is usually enough to take me to any city, regardless of scare stories. And boy are… Read more →

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Is Detroit safe? With well above average crime statistics and no end of scare stories in the media, read what it's really like in Detroit for tourists.... Read more →

Is Uber Safe to Use: Meet the Faces of Uber

Published on 21 October, 2015

I’m an Uber user. I’m also a 5ft tall woman who travels around the world solo. And I regularly get asked is Uber safe to use. Worse, I often get told that Uber isn’t safe. Usually by people who’ve never taken an Uber. So, what’s the deal? Is Uber safe to use or not? If Uber’s done one thing, it’s caused… Read more →

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Is Uber safe to use? As a solo female traveller who uses Uber for 90% of rides, I'll share my experience of Uber and introduce the many drivers I've met.... Read more →