We went for a spa and wellness weekend with Michal! And, honestly, we haven’t been anywhere just the two of us for so long that I had to think quite a lot about what to pack for a spa weekend. The pool in the featured image is actually from the hotel that we stayed at!…
A self-catering holiday packing list is a little bit different from your usual hotel holiday packing list. When you travel to stay in a hotel, you generally plan to eat out. So, when packing for a self-catering holiday, there are extra items you need to take with you so you can cook comfortably. The self-catering…
El Chalten is the hiking capital of Argentina, there’s no doubt about that. And since it’s one of the most popular places to visit in Argentinian Patagonia, there’s lots of accommodation for every taste and budget available. Yes, although El Chalten is a place that is popular with hikers, the best places to stay in…
It’s a bit easier to figure out where to stay in Hiroshima than it is in other places in Japan. But still, not easy enough, I’d say. There are still quite a few neighbourhoods to look through and even more hotels to consider. That’s why I’ve put together this lovely guide that tells you about…
At the beginning of our Japan trip, we spent one day in Hiroshima and Miyajima. It seemed ridiculous to go and enjoy the best of Japan but not visit one of the most tragic – and interesting – historical sites it has. Let’s see in this article what a Hiroshima day trip can provide you…
Planning your Japan packing list can feel tricky: four distinct seasons, tiny hotel rooms, limited luggage space on trains and a few cultural rules you really don’t want to break. After our own trip we realised that packing for Japan isn’t about taking more – it’s about taking the right things: comfortable layers, shoes you…
Tokyo is massive and choosing where to stay for your first trip can feel overwhelming. Every neighbourhood sounds exciting, hotel rooms are tiny, and you only have a few days to explore. We’ve been there too – spending hours comparing areas and hotels before our own first visit. In the end we realised that first‑timers…
When you’ve chosen a place you want to go to, maybe you’ve even checked out some things to do there and where you’d like to stay. But now it’s time to figure out a way of travelling to your destination. There are so many different ways to travel that you can get confused about which…
Are you planning a baby moon? Well, first of all – Woohoo! You’re going to have a baby! Congratulations! Second, let me help you with planning your perfect babymoon! We took several trips during my pregnancy with Emma, so I’ve experienced first-hand how it affects travelling while pregnant. What Is a Babymoon A babymoon is…
Studying while travelling is actually not that hard. Of course, it’s easier to do if you’re attending an online school, since it’s possible then to study wherever. But even if you’re attending a “normal” school or university, it’s not impossible. It just involves a bit more planning and quite a lot of self-control. If you…