Ultimate 2-Day Brussels Itinerary: A Guide to the Must-See Sites and Eats
I have a highly controversial opinion: A weekend in Brussels is better than a weekend in Paris. Having caught your attention, let me...
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Aug 17, 20225 min read
Top 9 Tourist Attractions in London (Insider Tips + Map)
There are some cities and towns which feel 'manageable' as a tourist - they tend to be small, have up to 3 key tourist attractions and...
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Aug 14, 20222 min read
A Review of Marriott Hotels in Europe
Towards the end of my time as a travelling management consultant I spent about 4 months working in Singapore, living out of hotels. I...
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Aug 4, 20222 min read
A Review of Marriott Hotels in Singapore
Towards the end of my time as a travelling management consultant I spent about 4 months working in Singapore, living out of hotels. I...
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Aug 4, 20223 min read
A Review of Marriott Hotels in Australia
I started my career as a travelling management consultant in Australia. For the first year and a half I travelled mostly to Melbourne for...
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Jul 31, 20226 min read
The Ultimate 2 Days in Venice
Venice can be a very divisive place - some people come away complaining about the tourists, the overwhelming crowds, the insanity of it...
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Jun 27, 20221 min read
The Best South Asian Food Spots in the UK (with a map!)
When we moved to London, one thing we definitely didn't expect was the variety and quality of South Asian food available. We didn't...
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Jun 6, 20223 min read
10 Helpful Tips to Stretch Your Travel Budget
The advent of the internet made holidaying simultaneously more complicated & confusing and more accessible & affordable. If you know how...
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May 17, 20221 min read
The Best Sunday roasts in London and Surrounds (with a map!)
In London 1. Mulberry bush (Southbank): Beautiful exterior, warm, homely interior and amazing gravy (4.5/5) Greater London 1. Blue check...
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May 11, 20225 min read
Exploring Bergen: A Perfect One-Day Itinerary and Map for the Best of the City
Eight years ago, I met a self-described 'viking descendant' from Norway while on a university exchange in the US. When he told me to...
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May 10, 20223 min read
The Best of Oslo in One Day (Guide + Itinerary + Map!)
If you're followed my Norway in a weekend guide you'll either start or end your trip in Norway's capital city, Oslo. For more on how to...
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May 10, 20224 min read
A Magical Long Weekend in Norway (Guide + Itinerary + Map!)
Norway is a big country, and while a long weekend isn’t quite enough to experience all its charm, it’s a great way to start. We decided...
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May 10, 20223 min read
10 Classic Madrid Tourist Attractions (with a map!)
There are so many things to see and do in Madrid, but if you only have limited time and want to carve out time to eat (see my top food...
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May 4, 20222 min read
How to DIY Norway in a Nutshell (with tips and a map!)
If you have a limited time in Norway, the Norway in a Nutshell route is a very good idea. It visits Norway's biggest city Oslo, its...
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Apr 14, 20221 min read
12 Things to Pack When Moving to London
Electronics Phones, laptops, technology, Apple products: These are generally more expensive in the UK: For example a MacBook Air 256GB is...
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Apr 14, 20221 min read
13 Things I've Learnt about Living in London
Life The water is hard: This has implications on everything from cleaning to your hair. Depending on how much this impacts you, you may...
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Apr 7, 20222 min read
5 Tips to Manage Immediate Banking Needs in in the UK
Money management and storage isn't the most exciting task when planning to move to a new part of the world, so here are my top tips in...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read
3 Tips to Navigate the UK Healthcare System
Moving to the UK during a pandemic meant that healthcare was top of mind. Fortunately the British healthcare system is quite good (it’s...
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Mar 25, 20222 min read
3 Tips for Visiting York Minster
York Minster is one of northern Europe's oldest, largest, and most magnificent cathedrals. It's a beautiful, and absolutely huge building...
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Mar 24, 20226 min read
36 hours in York: A leisurely weekend away in a historic town (with a map!)
We booked a trip to York for two reasons: Yorkshire pudding Cheap train tickets We walked in with low expectations and walked away very...
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