Some of you who have been here since the start will know that I lived in Melbourne for 6 months whilst travelling in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. For some of that time I was unemployed and I wanted to find ways to occupy my days but spending as little money as possible. Naturally I became a bit of an expert on all of the free things to do in Melbourne. For a city that people class as "expensive" to visit there are also a lot of great things to do that cost no money at all, here are just ... Read More
5 of the best cultural things to do in Oslo
When we visited Oslo back as part of a big summer trip around Norway to my surprise it quickly became one of my favourite European cities. Prior to this I hadn't had any expectations about the city, in fact we only really visited because our flight from Tromso went via Oslo before heading back to London. What we discovered was a really amazing city break destination with the perfect blend of history and modern culture. There really was so much to do in Oslo that we had drastically underestimated ... Read More
A Londoner’s guide to exploring Covent Garden
Covent Garden is perhaps one of the most popular areas to visit in London and for a very good reason. There is so much to see and do here, from historical sights you can see for free to luxury shopping experiences, it has something for everyone! ... Read More
New York City in 3 days – how to fit everything in!
It's true that we were rather ambitious thinking that we could fit everything into 3 days in New York, however we did manage to see almost everything that we set out to in that time. It wasn't a relaxed trip by any means, which you'll soon see once you see our itinerary but it shows that it is possible to do it if you're short on time! ... Read More
Sri Lankan food guide for first-time visitors
When we visited Sri Lanka we didn't have much of an idea what to expect when it came to the food but we soon discovered an array of amazing sweet and savoury dishes opened up to us... I actually left Sri Lanka after two weeks completely obsessed with Sri Lankan food and have been having some serious withdrawals since being back in the UK. Just writing this post is making my mouth water... ... Read More
