What to see on the island of Vรกgar? The magical island of Vรกgar is essentially the gateway to the Faroe Islands, as the airport is situated here. There are direct flights from Copenhagen and Edinburgh as well as a handful of other European cities. (Read my post on how to travel to the Faroe Islands ...
Visit the Faroe Islands: My Five-Day Itinerary
It is not difficult to see why the Faroe Islands have recently become one of the most sought-after travel destinations the world over. Abounding in dramatic landscapes and beautiful nature, a trip to the Faroes is truly the adventure of a lifetime. When I visited these beautiful islands in ...
How to Spend a Weekend in Bruges: 48 Hour Itinerary
How to spend a weekend in Bruges: 48 hour itinerary. (Last updated 04 January 2025). Belgium is hands down one of my favourite countries in Europe. However, despite living in Brussels for several years growing up, I only recently visited Bruges for the first time. And now I know what all the fuss is ...
Cape Town: A Guide for First-Timers
What do you know about Cape Town? If you're anything like I was before visiting, then not much. I've always had a fascination with South Africa; my father grew up there and so I was raised on stories of his childhood exploits spotting snakes, lions and cape buffalo. But beyond images of vast ...
Guide to St Petersburg, Russia: Why you need to go!
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 ...
