Staying in Leiden

Practical Information for Visiting Barcelona

Barcelona was on our Bucket list forever. Finally, we made it to the first on the list. We already knew so many things about it and heard excellent impressions from many people. The plan was to...

Ultimate Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rests upon a ridge of forest that straddles the borders of North Carolina and Tennessee. World-renowned for its plant and animal life diversity, the beauty of its...

London Calling.

Who would ever say no to a long weekend?! Not me and London is always calling me back. I've been a number of times over the years and visited amazing places such as Houses of Parliament, Westminster...

How to Spend a Week in Sorrento, Italy

A week in Sorrento is a good amount of time to explore Southern Italy. Here are my top tips for making the most of your visit when travelling on a budget. High in the cliffs overlooking the...

House Sitting While Travelling

Ever tried house sitting? One of the biggest costs of travelling is accommodation, but there is a way to get around paying for that. There are many sites on the internet that promote house sitting...

Pick the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia

Georgia is a peach, but there are a couple of other reasons to PICK Ellijay, the northern corner of the state. It's prime apple orchard country and Georgia's mountain bike capital. Here, the...