No one likes an early morning flight, but Gatwick’s BLOC Hotel makes them significantly more bearable. Bed to your boarding gate in 25 minutes, game changer!
The Ultimate Turkey itinerary part two: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia
From white terraces and hot air ballooning to guard kittens and hilarious group baths, here’s part two of my Turkey adventure.
The Ultimate Turkey itinerary part one: Istanbul, Gallipoli & Pergamum
My first trip to Turkey was with Travel Talk tours, and it was absolutely insane. Istanbul markets, ancient ruins and warzone memorials.
5-star Nusa Lembongan resort: The Tamarind
A spent a night at a luxury five-star resort in Nusa Lembongan, and I’m obsessed. Floating breakfast, two infinity pools, and a gigantic king-size bed. The dream!
Nusa Lembongan hotel review: The Acala Shri Sedana
Two words: Outdoor. Shower. These luxury villas in Nusa Lembongan are ideal for a treat yo’self moment on a low budget.
Epic Labuan Bajo hotel: Le Pirate Boatel
Bucket list #183: Sleep on a boat hotel in Indonesia. Tick! Labuan Bajo’s Le Pirate Boatel is a must-sleep for anyone obsessed with epic accommodation.
The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel
Nothing’s more exciting than seeing a friend post the obligatory departure lounge announcement that they’re heading off on their first solo female travel adventure. Whether it’s a short post-break up getaway or a one way ticket into the great unknown,…
Oktoberfest guide: The happiest place on earth
I’ll be honest, when I first considered going to Oktoberfest, I saw it as a tick box experience that Kiwis HAVE to do when they live on this side of the world. I’m not a huge fan of crowded parties,…
The ultimate five day road trip in Portugal
A Portugal road trip has been at the top of our road trip wish list for a long time now, and after months of ogling at photos of Algarve beaches online and tagging each other in Instagram posts DAILY, we…
Where to stay in Cascais: The Oitavos
On our recent Portugal road trip, our Cascais hotel was definitely a highlight. My travel buddy, Bex, said all you need to know about the Oitavos as we drove down the drive way. “Are you f*cking kidding me?” It’s a…
Where to stay in Porto: Design Palacio Flats
After staying at a backpacker hostel, a country retreat, a boutique hotel and a five-star resort, our last night in Portugal was at the charming Design Palacio Flats in downtown Porto. We arrived to a warm welcome from Paolo, the…
Where to stay in the Algarve: Mercedes Country House
When you hear the word ‘retreat’, what comes to mind? For me it’s silence except for the sounds of nature. Soft golden light coming from the sunrise. The aroma of fresh coffee (I don’t drink it, I just like the…