A remote bay, nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s most beautiful beach. This guide explains how to get there and what else not to miss as you drive through the Connemara National Park. How did we get to Dog’s Bay We were staying in the city of Galway so the drive was 90 …
The Ring of Kerry is one of the highlights when visiting Ireland. While many cities offer day tours driving the ring road yourself is part of the fun and means you can choose where you stop and go at your own pace. How to drive around the Ring of Kerry We landed at Cork Airport …
The New Forest National Park in the UK is full of stunning views, villages and natural beauty. While there is a never ending list of things to do here, below are some of the highlights I went to on a recent trip. Stand in awe at the Giant Sequoias in the New Forest Reconnect with …
Rather than a week long UK Road Trip visiting 100 Acre Woods can easily be done in 1 day if you’re based in the South East of England. My friend and I really enjoyed our day and is perfect for Disney/Winnie the Pooh fans as well as anyone who wants a day out in the …
Last year my friend and I went on a weekend road trip to the beautiful Peak District. This guide includes where to go where to stay, what to eat as well as essentials to pack on a road trip! This is just one of many guides on trips around the UK. What is the Peak …
Looking for a UK staycation? This guide will help you find the best things to do in South Wales. 1. Rhossili Bay Beach, Wales Voted best beach in Britain, 3rd best beach in Europe and 9th best beach in the world. If you have the travel bug but don’t want the agro of travelling abroad …
Cornwall’s spectacular coastline is a real jewel to see when travelling or holidaying in the UK. To make your road trip even more spectacular be sure to stop at other UK gems along the way through the West Country. This post has all the tips you need to make sure you make the most of …
Europe is host to amazing scenery particularly the Italian Dolomites and Swiss Alps. While Italy and Switzerland are pretty expensive, Slovenia still enjoys cheaper prices with mind blowing scenery. Now is the time to visit this almost hidden gem of Europe before it becomes overcrowded with tourists. This ultimate guide includes time of year to …
Europe is one of the most expensive places for backpackers while being one of the most popular: and for good reason. Europe has culture, history, scenery, food and more to die for. I travelled around Europe for 3 weeks this autumn on a budget of £50 a day including all transport to and from my …
When people visit Sweden they often head to popular Stockholm. But if you want to see a bit more of Swedish culture and amazing food then Gothenburg is the perfect place for a city break. 1. Sleep on a boat We stayed at Good Morning Hotel and as always booked through Booking.com This was a …
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 …
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 …
Make the most of your trip to the beautiful city of Venice Getting around From the airport you can get a bus to Piazza Roma and from there a water taxi (Line 2) to nearer your hotel (depending how central you’re staying). We pretty much walked everywhere once we were in the heart of Venice …
Guide for how to plan a trip to Italy to more than one city. Flights Usually works out cheaper to fly to and from the same airport (a return flight). Make sure your departing flight is late afternoon so you have plenty of time to travel from your last destination back to the first to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Looking for the best places to visit in Paris, France? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Paris will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Back in 2016 I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to study History in Paris …
Looking to plan a trip to Snowdon? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Snowdon will help you plan and make the most of your trip! A weekend whistle stop tour of Snowdonia. If we were to book again we’d have stayed for longer than …
Looking for the best places to visit in Dorset (Lulworth Cove)? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Dorset (Lulworth Cove) will help you plan and make the most of your trip! To do We picked this as our staycation as you can never guarantee …
Looking for the best places to visit in Brighton? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Brighton will help you plan and make the most of your trip! My best friend and I went to Brighton a few years back to celebrate our 21st’s and …
Looking for the best places to visit in Vienna? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Vienna will help you plan and make the most of your trip!
Looking for the best places to visit in Budapest? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Budapest will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Stay We stayed at the Ritz Carlton (we booked flights and hotel with British Airways) Eat Mazel …
Looking to visit Disneyland Paris? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Disneyland Paris will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Stay Sequoia Lodge- this is one of the Disney hotels which meant extra magic hours (get in the parks early …
Looking for the best places to visit in Mykonos, Greece? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Mykonos will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Mum and I had a girls week here and it was like we had stepped into …
The magical island.I’ve been back 3 times and every time I step off the plane I know I’m in my happy place. Beach clubs Kisstory at Ocean Beach on Tuesdays Pete Tong Sunday’s at Blue Marlin Nightclubs DC10 and Ushuaia are my favourites Day trips You have to do a boat trip to Es Vedra …
Looking for the best places to visit in Rome? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Rome will help you plan and make the most of your trip! This was my favourite city break. Big cities like London, Paris, Berlin and Barcelona feel very similar …
Looking to visit Iceland? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Iceland will help you plan your trip. We stayed here late November to early December and were very lucky to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights)December is one of the best months for the …
A remote bay, nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s most beautiful beach. This guide explains how to get there and what else not to miss as you drive through the Connemara National Park. How did we get to Dog’s Bay We were staying in the city of Galway so the drive was 90 …
The Ring of Kerry is one of the highlights when visiting Ireland. While many cities offer day tours driving the ring road yourself is part of the fun and means you can choose where you stop and go at your own pace. How to drive around the Ring of Kerry We landed at Cork Airport …
The New Forest National Park in the UK is full of stunning views, villages and natural beauty. While there is a never ending list of things to do here, below are some of the highlights I went to on a recent trip. Stand in awe at the Giant Sequoias in the New Forest Reconnect with …
Rather than a week long UK Road Trip visiting 100 Acre Woods can easily be done in 1 day if you’re based in the South East of England. My friend and I really enjoyed our day and is perfect for Disney/Winnie the Pooh fans as well as anyone who wants a day out in the …
Last year my friend and I went on a weekend road trip to the beautiful Peak District. This guide includes where to go where to stay, what to eat as well as essentials to pack on a road trip! This is just one of many guides on trips around the UK. What is the Peak …
Looking for a UK staycation? This guide will help you find the best things to do in South Wales. 1. Rhossili Bay Beach, Wales Voted best beach in Britain, 3rd best beach in Europe and 9th best beach in the world. If you have the travel bug but don’t want the agro of travelling abroad …
Cornwall’s spectacular coastline is a real jewel to see when travelling or holidaying in the UK. To make your road trip even more spectacular be sure to stop at other UK gems along the way through the West Country. This post has all the tips you need to make sure you make the most of …
Europe is host to amazing scenery particularly the Italian Dolomites and Swiss Alps. While Italy and Switzerland are pretty expensive, Slovenia still enjoys cheaper prices with mind blowing scenery. Now is the time to visit this almost hidden gem of Europe before it becomes overcrowded with tourists. This ultimate guide includes time of year to …
Europe is one of the most expensive places for backpackers while being one of the most popular: and for good reason. Europe has culture, history, scenery, food and more to die for. I travelled around Europe for 3 weeks this autumn on a budget of £50 a day including all transport to and from my …
When people visit Sweden they often head to popular Stockholm. But if you want to see a bit more of Swedish culture and amazing food then Gothenburg is the perfect place for a city break. 1. Sleep on a boat We stayed at Good Morning Hotel and as always booked through Booking.com This was a …
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 …
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 …
Make the most of your trip to the beautiful city of Venice Getting around From the airport you can get a bus to Piazza Roma and from there a water taxi (Line 2) to nearer your hotel (depending how central you’re staying). We pretty much walked everywhere once we were in the heart of Venice …
Guide for how to plan a trip to Italy to more than one city. Flights Usually works out cheaper to fly to and from the same airport (a return flight). Make sure your departing flight is late afternoon so you have plenty of time to travel from your last destination back to the first to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Looking for the best places to visit in Paris, France? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Paris will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Back in 2016 I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to study History in Paris …
Looking to plan a trip to Snowdon? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Snowdon will help you plan and make the most of your trip! A weekend whistle stop tour of Snowdonia. If we were to book again we’d have stayed for longer than …
Looking for the best places to visit in Dorset (Lulworth Cove)? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Dorset (Lulworth Cove) will help you plan and make the most of your trip! To do We picked this as our staycation as you can never guarantee …
Looking for the best places to visit in Brighton? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Brighton will help you plan and make the most of your trip! My best friend and I went to Brighton a few years back to celebrate our 21st’s and …
Looking for the best places to visit in Vienna? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Vienna will help you plan and make the most of your trip!
Looking for the best places to visit in Budapest? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Budapest will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Stay We stayed at the Ritz Carlton (we booked flights and hotel with British Airways) Eat Mazel …
Looking to visit Disneyland Paris? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Disneyland Paris will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Stay Sequoia Lodge- this is one of the Disney hotels which meant extra magic hours (get in the parks early …
Looking for the best places to visit in Mykonos, Greece? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Mykonos will help you plan and make the most of your trip! Mum and I had a girls week here and it was like we had stepped into …
The magical island.I’ve been back 3 times and every time I step off the plane I know I’m in my happy place. Beach clubs Kisstory at Ocean Beach on Tuesdays Pete Tong Sunday’s at Blue Marlin Nightclubs DC10 and Ushuaia are my favourites Day trips You have to do a boat trip to Es Vedra …
Looking for the best places to visit in Rome? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Rome will help you plan and make the most of your trip! This was my favourite city break. Big cities like London, Paris, Berlin and Barcelona feel very similar …
Looking to visit Iceland? This concise guide of the best places to go, things to see and food to eat in Iceland will help you plan your trip. We stayed here late November to early December and were very lucky to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights)December is one of the best months for the …