Confessions of a Travel Addict
This destination guide for Luxembourg City is the second in a series about cities in Europe that are perfect for weekend getaways. Luxembourg is of course also a country (albeit a teeny tiny extremely rich one!) but this travel guide will mainly focus on Luxembourg City.… Read the rest
Santorini is one of the most famous islands in Greece, and arguably the most well-known of the Cyclades islands. This stunning island is part of a volcanic archipelago with other small islands which is officially called Thira.… Read the rest
Paros is one of the most charming islands of the Cyclades Island group with its stunning Cycladic architecture, unique seaside villages and fun holiday atmosphere. It’s not quite as hyped or as popular with group tours and cruise ships as islands like Santorini, Ios or Mykonos.… Read the rest
Milos is a great destination for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to explore some really unique beaches and spectacular landscapes. It is one of the more off the beaten track islands in the Cyclades group as it is not nearly as well known as Mykonos, Santorini, Ios or even Paros.… Read the rest
This summer I went to the Greek Islands for the first time, and they were all that I imagined and more!
Sometimes you get this impression that the photos you see of certain destinations on Instagram and in Travel Brochures are just snapshots of perfectly staged moments in time that won’t reflect the reality.… Read the rest
… Read the restJust a 2.5hr flight from London, Madrid makes for an ideal weekend getaway. The architecture, food and lively atmosphere of the Spanish Capital City are big draw cards but there is also an array of fascinating museums to explore.
The winter months in Europe can seem long and drawn out after awhile but don’t let them get you down, there are some really enchanting destinations to visit over the colder months too. If you dig interesting museums, art galleries & modern architecture, (or if you just want to dance through snowy scenes like something out of the movie Frozen) then a weekend in Oslo could be the perfect getaway to help you banish those winter blues!… Read the rest
You may not recognise the name Cinque Terre right away but no doubt you will have seen pictures all over Instagram of these small colourful villages! They hug the steep terraced slopes of a section of the coastline of the Italian Riviera in such a precarious way.… Read the rest
Eastern Europe is become increasingly popular as a travel destination, and countries just east of Central Europe like Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia are now buzzing with tourists. While these countries are still cheaper to visit than Western European destinations, welcoming so many tourists inevitably causes price rises.… Read the rest
So I’ve just done the typical 20 something kiwi thing and moved to London. It may seem like an easy next step seeing so many young New Zealanders have done it before me but it turns out leaving everything behind and setting up a new life in this sprawling metropolis on the other side of the world has both its highs and its lows.… Read the rest