New Zealand’s South Island: a storybook itinerary

I’ve posted two huge articles with all the details of our one-month road trip in New Zealand – including our route, where we stayed, what we did, and how much it all cost – one post for the South Island and one for the North Island. It is most definitely one of the best trips … Read more

Best views in London - Thames Cruise

How to spend 3 days in London

There’s a lot more to London than all the major tourist sights, and you’ll find that many Londoners have never even been to many of the “must sees”. When something’s on your doorstep, it’s easy to leave it for “another day”. But we are spoilt in this city for history, galleries and culture, and if … Read more

Best views in London - South Bank

Introducing London: a walk along the South Bank

London is the city I called home for 13 years, and before that I only lived a 30-minute train ride away. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing lots of insider advice for the city, but to start my London tips, I thought I’d begin with the classics, all the top attractions that first … Read more

Plan a trip to New Zealand - Bay of Islands

The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip: North Island Itinerary

This is the second part of our back-to-nature New Zealand road trip itinerary. The first part focussed on the South Island, and this part details our New Zealand North Island itinerary. In the first post, I also explained all the logistics of our road trip in New Zealand: how much we spent, the kinds of places … Read more

One month New Zealand road trip Arthurs Pass

The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary

Our New Zealand road trip was one of the best things we’ve ever done. It was partly due to how unexpected the trip was, but most of all it was down to the sheer magnificence of New Zealand itself. For such a small country, the abundance of natural diversity is extraordinary. From snow-capped mountains to glowworm … Read more

Condesa architecture

16 reasons to love La Condesa / Roma, Mexico City

Mexico City is a place that stole our hearts and made us realise our love for Mexico goes beyond the village of San Pancho. The laidback pace of Mexico suits us and despite being one of the world’s largest cities, we found Mexico City both manageable and charming. This was largely due to where we … Read more

Steve walking in Kyoto

Planning a trip to Japan: The storybook version

Last week, we shared our full Japan itinerary, a mega 5,000-word post with every detail to help you plan your trip to Japan. Not everyone is going to want to read such a hefty post so this week it’s time for the storybook version – our Japan trip in photos. Here are 65 photos showing … Read more

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Japan itinerary: How to get the best out of Japan in 10 days

Looking for the perfect way to spend 10 days in Japan? We spent sooo long crafting our 10-day Japan itinerary, sifting through all the best things to do and how to make the most of it all. A trip like this is an investment, so you want to get it right! And seeing as we’ve … Read more

Things to do in Dublin: A 48-hour guide

Dublin, home to some of the world’s friendliest people, the best pubs, and a fascinating 1000-year history. It’s a place to go for a good time and a slice of the famous Irish craic. Being three quarters Irish, I’m somewhat biased, but I do think the Irish are some of the loveliest people you’ll meet. These … Read more

Cape Peninsula road trip

“I never get tired of this view. I must live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.” The Capetonian woman beside me was returning home after a few months visiting family in Canada. And as I looked down at the crop of mountains giving way to the deep blue ocean beneath the plane, I agreed. … Read more