If you’re dreaming of a Canadian road trip that offers coastal adventure, charming fishing villages, golden beaches, water activities and sumptuous seafood, it’s time to visit Nova Scotia; Canada’s Ocean Playground. I recently had the absolute pleasure of taking a 7-day solo road trip around t
Heading to Bilbao or the wider Basque Country soon? You’re in the right place. Pintxos is this region’s unique version of tapas, and this is everything you need to know to get you ordering like a local. If you’re a self confessed foodie, the Pintxos in Bilbao should be reason enough fo
If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, you’re in the right place. In this article I give you a detailed version of my 3 week Vietnam itinerary, including the detailed route, the things we did in each place, how long to spend 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. My r
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
This city break guide to Bern covers the best things to do in Bern, where to eat, where to drink and where to stay. This guide is based on our Editor’s own experience in this pretty, compact and lesser-known Swiss city. My latest adventure took me to the little-known Swiss capital of Bern, whe
The 5th instalment of the Local’s City Guide series is here. This contribution comes from Rachel Wilson, a Dubai resident and a proud member of the Emirates Cabin Crew. When she’s not flying around the world for work, she’s making the most of her cheap staff travel tickets and exploring new pl
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…
If you’re wondering ‘Where to go for winter sun?’, we may just have the answer. Let us introduce you to the Portuguese island of Madeira, which reaches 20 degrees in November and is just a 4 hour flight from the UK. Written by our Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson, this guide to Madeira is perfec
With its paradise coves, limestone cliffs and emerald green waters, It’s no doubt that the Philippine island of El Nido is one of the most spectacular places on earth. But beyond the aesthetic, here are 9 practical and essential things to know before visiting El Nido. But when it came to resea
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
London is one of the most popular cities to visit in the world. Travelista Editor, Jessica Ruth Gibson, shares her top things to know before going to London, as someone who has lived in the city. These are tried and tested tips from a travel blogger who has lived in London, and will help you…
