Off the Beaten Path in Venice

Off-the-Beaten-Path-in-Venice-Canareggio-Canal

Once upon a time, the sestiere (quarter) of Canareggio was considered off the beaten path in Venice. Tourists trudged back and forth from the train station down the Strada Nova to St. Mark’s Square and back. If the masses did find themselves in this part of town, it was usually to visit the Jewish ghetto […]

Best Bits of Nuremberg, Germany

Christmas-Market-Square-Nuremberg-Germany

What city actually has a sausage that is so sacred that it is protected under EU law? Nuremberg, Germany! I was spending 48 hours in Nuremberg and, of course, the goal was to sample as many of these sacred sausages as we could. Whilst in between this sausage sampling, we visited one of the most […]

Best Bits of Nicosia, Cyprus

Things to do in Nicosia, Cyprus

Known for its sunny climates and gorgeous beaches, the majority of tourists forego even a day’s visit to Nicosia, the capital city of the republic of Cyprus. They are missing one of most diverse capitals in Europe with the best food and drink on the island, and plenty of fun things to do. Founded in […]

Best Bits of Cartagena, Colombia

Five day in Cartagena

The Caribbean laps at your feet, salsa music plays in your ears and you’re wearing a Panama hat you just bought from a man selling them on the street…you know you’ve found yourself in the Colombian jewel that is Cartagena. Having the luxury to spend five days anywhere is thrilling, but spending five days in […]

Don’t Miss These 3 Stunning Temples in Bangkok – Sponsored Bit

Bangkok-Temples

I work with the Intercontinental Hotel Group quite often and I have never been disappointed. When they asked me to collaborate by posting their travel guide of Temples in Bangkok on my site, I was more than happy to share.  It’s a great guide and I hope you use it when you are heading to Bangkok. […]