My first ever solo flight happened to be London to Sydney- one of the longest journeys possible with a flight time of 22.5 hours! If you’re headed on a long haul flight soon these tips should help make it more comfortable. Drink lots of water Bring your own bottle and ask the air hostess/steward if …
On a recent trip to Munich, we decided to visit Salzburg for the day as our flight home wasn’t until 9pm. This article is the perfect guide if you’re visiting Salzburg for a few hours or a day. If you’re staying in Munich, then it’s really easy to get to Salzburg by train. In a …
Guide on where to stay, what to eat and what to do on a trip to Munich in Germany’s Bavaria. Why Munich? Berlin is known as the metropolitan buzzy city of Germany. If you want something more traditional then Munich is a great option. Visit beer halls (which are open all year round not just …
The Brecon Beacons offer a wide range of beautiful waterfalls, peaks and hikes. This guide shows Pink Gin Passport tried, tested and recommended spots. Four Falls Waterfall trail A popular spot, you can follow the crowd to see stunning waterfalls. One of them you can even walk behind which is a great experience! Henrhyd Falls …
Guide on where to go, eat and have fun in Amsterdam Getting there If you’re travelling from the UK there’s actually several options for getting to Amsterdam: fly, Eurostar train from London or ferry from Newcastle. Although it’s only a short flight we chose to get the Eurostar as by the time we got to …
A guide on organising and enjoying a trip to Cannes, St Tropez and Nice. The south of France is home to various glamorous resorts: gorgeous sandy beaches, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. You can stay in one location or can easy travel to a few different towns during your visit. Where to stay We based ourselves …
Get the Thames Clipper (also known as Uber Boat) You can buy tickets or tap in tap out as part of your daily travel card. This works out about £6 and is a great way to see the city. We usually get this from Tower Hill to Embankment so you see Tower Bridge, Gherkin, The …
Places I want to go (and experiences I want to do): Mexico (Cancun, Aztec sites) South Africa (Cape Town, penguin beach, swim with sharks, safari) Peru (Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain) Panama (San Blas islands) Santorini (sunset dinner) New Zealand (glow worm caves, Hobbiton, Milford Sound, drink a lot of Sauvignon Blanc) Fiji (Cloud 9 beach …
A guide on where to eat, drink and have fun in Florence. Where to stay As a tourist hotspot there’s a range of accommodation to suit your needs: hotels, apartments, hostels. This was our last stop on our week travelling around Italy. We’d stayed in apartments before so it was nice to stay in hotel …
Guide on where to eat, drink and have fun in Milan. Enjoy an aperitif Usually between 5-7pm bars in Milan offer “aperitifs”. Previously, I thought an aperitif was just a pre dinner cocktail like an Aperol Spritz when in fact it’s a few drinks where you are also served complimentary food/snacks. There’s a bar opposite …