- A guide to Dubrovnik and Mostar: a long weekend in the Balkans
Dubrovnik in Croatia is a fantastic destination in of itself, and it’s positioning between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro means you can double up your city break with either Mostar (Bosnia) or Kotor (Montenegro). I personally chose Mostar, as I would like to visit Montenegro and explore the wider area on a separate trip. It … - Ultimate guide to visiting Malta
How to spend a week on this jewel of the med island including where to stay, what to do and how to get around. Where to stay? As the island is very easy to get around on public transport and Uber, I would recommend staying in more than one location if you’re staying for a … - Best hikes in the world for your average hiker
When you’re not a novice but not a pro-hiker (who’s apparently been scaling mountains in Salomons since scrambling out the womb) it can be difficult to judge whether a hike is right for you. The hikes below are personal recommendations from a self-proclaimed average hiker who doesn’t let athleticism (or lack of) hold me back … - Swap a city break for these beautiful towns
Weekends away are usually geared towards cities. However, if you’re not a fan of crowds and want to be more immersed in nature or culture then these towns are my top recommendations: Swap Milan for Lake Como I think an afternoon is enough to see Milan’s key sights. Lake Como is absolutely worth the hype … - The best non-capital cities to visit in 2026
Non-capital cities are the less obvious choice when planning where to visit in a new country, but can offer less crowds and more authentic experiences not every traveller gets to savour. Brisbane city So Brisbane is technically the capital of Queensland state, but Australia’s country capital everyone knows is Sydney. It is also the third …
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