If you’re a self confessed foodie, the Pintxos in Bilbao should be reason enough for you to plan a trip there. It’s one of the things that really stood out on my recent trip to Bilbao, so I thought it was only fair to dedicate an entire blog post to the subject. What is Pintxos?…
If you’re planning a cross-country trip to Vietnam you’re definitely in the right place. In this blog post I’m going to give you a detailed version of my 3 week Vietnam itinerary, including my route, the things we did in each place and where we stayed (all of which I would totally
Having lived in Leeds for 5 years, it is a UK city that will always have a place in my heart. In that time I have managed to discover the very best of the city, which I am now compiling into this definitive weekend Leeds guide. There is so much more to Leeds than meets…
A definite highlight of our recent Durham staycation was our visit to Beamish - The Living Museum of the North. I had visited Beamish as a child with my family, and it was so special to be able to return, now as an adult with a family of my own. Beamish Museum is a world…
Scotland is a bucket list destination for people all over the world, and until recently I have completely taken its close proximity to England for granted. My recent solo adventure to Edinburgh and Dundee made me fall in love with the charm of Scotland and had me hankering to return. So I did.
Allow me to put Edmonton and Calgary on the map. They’re the two largest cities in the Canadian province of Alberta and I had the pleasure of visiting both of them on my recent trip with Travel Alberta. Calgary and Edmonton were the starting and finishing points of my adventure through Alberta’s
I’m back home in Yorkshire after spending 6 magical days and nights in New York City with my good friend Harriet. It was a girly trip of sightseeing, shopping, brunching, rooftop bars, taxi hops and plenty of photo taking. I had dreamed of visiting New York for years and after much planning and an
Welcome to the 6th instalment of my city guide series, in which I am inviting travel-savvy women to share local knowledge about their home city. This Local’s City Guide to Wellington has been written exclusively for The Travelista by Emma from Adventures of a London Kiwi. Emma is a fellow trav
My latest adventure took me to the little-known Swiss capital of Bern, where I got to spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the city highlights. It was the perfect amount of time to sink my teeth into this petite capital city and to tick all the ‘must-dos’ off my list. Armed with a pl
The 5th instalment of my ‘Local’s City Guide To’ series is here! This contribution comes from Rachel Wilson, author of The Dubai Diaries Blog and a proud member of the Emirates Cabin Crew. Rachel began her blog around the time she started her career with Emirates and nearly 5 years later, it&#
This June I embarked on my first ever solo trip, which was a multi-destination adventure through Austria. I visited Graz, Salzburg and Innsbruck over 5 days and 4 nights with a jam-packed itinerary from Visit Austria. Typically regarded as a winter destination by Brits, my summer experience of Austr
Of all the beautiful countries in Europe, my love affair with Italy is the strongest. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the azure waters of The Amalfi Coast, Italy is one of the most diverse and characterful countries I’ve ever discovered. The architecture, food, fashion and hospitality is unmi
Now that December is here, I thought it was about time I brought you guys some winter travel posts and snowier scenes. I know that lots of you are keen skiers, so I’ve teamed up with Vail Resorts to share 6 ways to find your perfect Ski Resort. There are so many options when it…
‘Where to go for winter sun?’ It’s a classic question that pops up every year, and one that my readers ask me frequently. Now that we’re well and truly into winter, I thought it was the perfect time to give you a good answer. Let me introduce you to the Portuguese island of Madeira. I&hellip
I first found out about El Nido after seeing photos of it on Instagram. I searched the ‘geo-tag’ and was blown away by the collage of paradise coves, limestone cliffs and emerald green waters. Ever since then, I knew that El Nido had to be part of my Philippine travel itinerary. But when it came
Of all the places we visited on my recent whirlwind tour of Guatemala and Belize, Antigua was my favourite. I loved the sights, I loved the smells, I loved the people and I loved the striking architecture. I loved the cobbled streets and the rainbow of coloured walls around every corner. It fel
Anyone that follows me on Instagram will probably already know that I have recently fallen head over heels in love with a new destination; Bali. South East Asia has always been a place close to my heart, but Bali’s breathtaking beauty, vibrant culture, and incredible spiritual energy tou
Last month I spent 2 dreamy days exploring Florence with my boyfriend Scott. During this time we ate, drank, shopped and soaked in all the culture and history of this world-famous Italian city. Based on my experience, I have created this city guide to Florence, packed full of recommendations which h
If you’re planning a trip to London and you’re reading this, Congratulations. You’re already well on your way to being a savvier tourist when you get here. As a travel blogger living in one of the largest cities in the world, I thought I may as well impart some local knowledge to travellers vi
