I've always had a soft spot for Russia. Even before I studied Russian language and literature as part of my university degree, I've always been fascinated by Russian history, culture, fairytales and music. So when I had the chance to finally visit St Petersburg, it was like a dream come true. Here ...
Wine tasting near Lisbon: Quinta de Sant’Ana, Portugal
Wine tasting at Quinta de Sant’Ana, one of the most beautiful estates in Portugal Wine tasting at Quinta de Sant’Ana feels like stepping back in time, or into a fairytale. Nestled between pear orchards, olive groves and rolling vineyards, this is the perfect retreat from the hubbub of modern ...
Souks, Sand and Surf: Why You Need to Visit Morocco
Hammam, mint Tea, tagine... what's not to love about Morocco? From the moment you arrive, you will feel like you have been plunged into some beautiful, chaotic other world, where the smells of spices mingle in the warm air and you're surrounded by a blur of colours, sounds and people. From the ...
Why you should add Kyrgyzstan to your travel bucket list
Kyrgyzstan feels like one of the last unexplored countries of our time. Wedged between China and the central-Asian states of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, visiting this beautiful country felt like going to another world, and some of the landscapes do indeed feel like a different planet. But ...