I love house sitting. Over the past few years, I’ve looked after pets and homes in various locations around the world — from New York City and Hong Kong to charming European cities in Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, France, Turkey and Italy, among others....
Ullapool was one of my favourite stops along the NC500. In fact, it gave me one of those “ooh, I could live here” moments – that is, until I remembered the reality of the long, dark Highland winters. Two minutes into endless gloomy afternoons, and I’d be packing my...
House-sitting in Austria last December, I stumbled upon a sign for a family Christmas fair. Anticipating the usual festive scene of twinkling lights and carol singers, I strolled along with a sense of holiday cheer. Little did I know that I was about to be thrust into...
No NC500 road trip feels quite complete without a stop at John O’Groats, one of the most famous points on the route. Although it’s not the northernmost point of mainland Britain (that honour goes to nearby Dunnet Head), it’s still the symbolic “end of the road” for...
Tirana, Albania’s capital, is a city full of history, energy, and charm. It’s certainly not the most beautiful city I’ve ever visited, far from it. However, as a solo traveller, I felt safe wandering around by myself. It was fascinating to explore,...
