Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is famous for its canals and iconic landmarks. Yet, beyond the world-renowned sights like the Rijksmuseum and Dam Square, there are some truly unique hidden gems. They are mainly known by the locals, so are perfect to visit and escape crowds of tourists, and are all free to visit with the I amsterdam City Card. Here are my favourite secret spots in Amsterdam, which are off the beaten path and will give you a totally new perspective to this fascinating Dutch city…
Having lived in London all my life and working in close proximity to Westminster Abbey, I have always been in awe and walked past it during my lunchtime walks, but I had never actually been inside. With the world’s eyes on Westminster Abbey recently for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I thought this was a fitting time to go on a guided tour to see and learn about this fascinating church…
As one of the most vibrant and modern cities in South East Asia, Singapore blends together Malaysian, Arab, Chinese and Indian cultures, with its own Singaporean twist. The country is a continuously expanding cosmopolitan hub, home to the Singapore Grand Prix, cutting-edge architecture, extraordinary gardens, historic temples, state-of-the-art accommodation, and the world’s largest infinity pool. Here are the 10 best things I recommend should be at the top of your Singapore bucket list…
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is the pearl of the Danube and one of the most spectacular metropolises in Eastern Europe. The city is divided by the Danube River, with the hilly ‘Buda’ on one side, and the flat ‘Pest’ on the other. Continue reading for my recommendations for the 15 top things to see and do in this majestic city…
As one of the UK’s top wellbeing destinations since the Roman times, Bath is a place for pleasure and relaxation. The world-famous Roman Baths, together with the city’s rich history, traditional heritage, 18th century architecture, and contemporary culture, make Bath one of the best-preserved Georgian cities in England. Come with me to find out the best things to see and do in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst sustainably travelling in comfort…
Between Sicily and North Africa lies the tiny Mediterranean country of Malta. It is famously known for its 300 days of sunshine every year, which together with colourful Maltese balconies, baroque architecture, rich history and stunning coastlines, has made it one of my favourite countries! Can you believe this small archipelago has more historic monuments than any other country in the world?!
Malta is a small picture-perfect island, making it easily explorable. Here’s my ultimate Malta travel guide, where I show you how to make the most of six days in this beautiful country and the reasons why it really should be on every traveller’s bucket list…
I was invited by British Airways i360 to experience their newly-launched extreme activity, the Walk 360. This is an adrenaline-fuelled walk 450ft up in the air, on top of the BA i360 pod in Brighton! Come with me as I take you behind-the-scenes, show you the incredible open-sky views, and how you can do this yourself…
Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, is the largest city in Scandinavia and is filled with an abundance of things to see and do. From islands and lakes, to world-renowned museums and Europe’s most historic streets, Stockholm has it all! I recently published my ultimate guide to Stockholm, which includes lots of tips from the best time to visit to where to stay. Here’s what I loved most about Stockholm…
Stockholm’s 110km-long metro network features 90 (out of the 100) stations filled with very impressive artwork, collectively known as the world’s longest art gallery. Since the 1950s when the phenomenon started, over 150 Swedish artists have contributed to designing different aspects of the Stockholm metro network.
Having used subways in many places around the world including Japan, Dubai and New York, the metro stations in Stockholm are by far the best I’ve ever seen. Whilst posting on social media during my time roaming around the stations, I received lots of questions and comments on how cool they look – so here’s my recommendations for a self-guided tour of the best metro stations in Stockholm…
Celebrations are well underway in the UK and across the world, to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. London is looking very special in this historic Jubilee week and I’ve been out to soak up the atmosphere and capture some photo memories.
From seeing 70 aircraft, including the RAF Red Arrows, flying over London to mark the special occasion, to capturing Union Jack bunting across the capital; from riding on the brand new Elizabeth Line, to enjoying the London Marriott Hotel County Hall‘s royal hospitality, here are some shots I’ve taken this week…
