Confessions of a Travel Addict
Vienna, set on the Danube river, is known for its imperial palaces, its baroque architecture and for being the spiritual home of classical music. It’s coffee house culture, local cuisine, museums, city parks and modern design are also well worth experiencing.… Read the rest
Poland is a Central European country that features some of Europe’s most picturesque cities, as well as being one of the most affordable places to eat, drink & be merry. There’s more to Poland than night life however- its museums and monuments pay tribute to a long, intense history that is testament to the many cultures and civilizations that have had an influence on different parts of the country from medieval times right through to the fall of communism and beyond.… Read the rest
Rome is one of those world cities that is truly iconic. All you have to do is look at all of the prominent films that have been set in the Eternal City to realise that Rome is never far from the limelight.… Read the rest
The beautiful city of Lyon in Central Eastern France is the third largest urban area in the country after Paris and Marseille. Lyon is known amongst the French as the capital of Gastronomy and the city certainly has a continental grandeur to it as well.… Read the rest
Bath is undoubtedly one of the UK’s most picturesque cities, and also one that is very much steeped in history, having been founded in around 60 AD by the Romans.
Bath is the only place in Britain that has natural hot springs (all the other springs produce much cooler water.)… Read the rest
2018 has been a year that had it’s ups and downs, highs and disappointments but when I look back on all the things I’ve been able to do this year I realise how grateful I am for all of the opportunities that have come my way.… Read the rest
Bruges (brugge in dutch) is one of the most picturesque cities in Belgium, and the capital of the West Flanders region.
With just under 120,000 inhabitants Bruges has been called the “Venice of the north” because of its beautiful canals and bridges.… Read the rest
Porto is Portugal’s second biggest metropolitan area after Lisbon, a dynamic city in Northern Portugal famed for it’s production of fortified wine. Porto is edge and sophistication all at once with its colourful apartment blocks and stunning Douro River vistas, best enjoyed with a glass of port in hand.… Read the rest
When you’re an expat living in London it can be tempting to go to continental Europe all the time and to miss out on visiting the rest of the UK and Ireland. But there are so many great places to see in the British Isles too.… Read the rest
As the true addict that I am, rather than curing my itchy feet, going overseas only ever fuels my desire to travel even more. In 2014 when I moved to Auckland to start my first ‘proper’ full-time job I was just aiming to save up my dineros for a few years before spending a decent amount of time abroad.… Read the rest