The Pink Gin Passport

Guides, itineraries and travel tips for female solo travellers.

  • From the beach to the bar: a guide to Barcelona

    From the beach to the bar: a guide to Barcelona

    This guide will help you make the most of your trip to Barcelona, whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a week. Barcelona is a great versatile destination, combining a city break and beach holiday. What to do You need to visit the Sagrada Familia (Gaudi Cathedral) when in Barcelona. I’d also recommend other Gaudi…

  • A guide to city breaks

    A guide to city breaks

    Find out the perfect city break location for your needs Vienna for Christmas markets Vienna is a very pretty city to visit, visit in December for the Christmas markets- it’s also a good time to sample the previous summer’s wine by taking a train up to a local village to visit a Heuriger. Reykjavik for…

  • UK holidays

    UK holidays

    Whether you’re looking for a staycation, or are visiting the UK here are all my guides for tried and tested holiday destinations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland! Liverpool, England Lots of fun- great for a weekend with friends including hen and stag dos. Belfast, Northern Ireland From city tours looking at the wall…

  • 5 European food markets you need to try

    5 European food markets you need to try

    While a three course meal is always a nice treat, sometimes you can’t beat tasty food and drinks from a food market. Here are some Pink Gin Passport tried and tested food markets across UK and Europe. Camden Market, London Camden is always buzzing and the food market around Camden Lock is no exception. Be…

  • Girls holidays: Ibiza vs Marbella

    Girls holidays: Ibiza vs Marbella

    Planning a girls holiday this year? Here’s a guide on two of the most popular destinations Clubs and parties Ibiza Okay, Ibiza has to be clubbing capital of the world. For a small island there are so many options for club events to go to all through the week. Personally, my favourite events for the…

  • Liverpool, England

    Liverpool, England

    Guide to a weekend in Liverpool Perfect for: friends, hen and stag dos, couples Where to stay We stayed at U-Stay Apartments (previously called Prestige Apartments) and booked through Booking.com. They offered discounted parking, reception desk open until 9pm to collect the entry codes/keys, and also offer to arrange champagne/wine, hair and make up services.…

  • Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Belfast, Northern Ireland

    This guide will help you plan your trip to Belfast. Where to stay When doing a city break I usually book a hotel with the airline I’m flying with as it usually works out cheaper than booking flights and hotel separate. If you’re not keen on flying, there is an option to get a ferry…

  • Manchester, England

    Manchester, England

    A weekend in Manchester  Manchester isn’t just a city young people in the U.K. want to visit, it’s increasingly becoming a place they want to relocate. Media city and other great job opportunities, lower living costs and great nightlife means many young people are going to Manchester after uni or leaving London for this city.…

  • Bristol and Bath, England

    Bristol and Bath, England

    A weekend in the West Country  This past year, I’ve spent more time exploring the UK opting for staycations rather than the hassle of travelling internationally with so much uncertainty around travel restrictions.  Just as I would with a city break in Europe, I do my research to make sure I get to experience the…

  • Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    To stay  We stayed at an Ibis down the royal mile. I’d definitely recommend staying within the royal mile as everything is super easy to walk to including Waverley station. There’s so much to do in Edinburgh I’m really glad this was our base. In the future I’d love to go Isle of Skye maybe…