The Isle of Mull is one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unforgettable islands, where dramatic mountain landscapes meet rugged coastlines, colourful harbour towns and some of the UK’s best wildlife-watching opportunities. Located in the Inner Hebrides,...
Aosta was my final stop before heading back home to Malta after a wonderful repeat house sit in Champex-Lac, Switzerland. I crossed into Italy by bus for two days of Roman history, mountain scenery and, of course, plenty of good food. Although it’s one of Italy’s...
After Togoville, I travelled on to Ouidah — a place known both for its deep spiritual traditions and its painful history. It turned out to be one of the most fascinating days of my trip, with moments I absolutely did not expect, such as a python...
I visited Togoville as part of a tour with Undiscovered Destinations, which made the trip very easy because everything from transport to the lake crossing was organised for me. You can visit independently, but you will need to put in a little more...
Lomé wasn’t a city I knew much about before arriving, but it turned out to be the perfect and surprisingly gentle introduction to West Africa. Arrival and Visa Lomé was the starting point of my West Africa trip through Togo and Benin. Before you go, you’ll need to...
I spent two days exploring Varese while I was house sitting nearby and taking care of two adorable rabbits. Getting to Varese from Milan is simple. I took the Trenord regional train on the Milano Cadorna to Varese line, which runs often throughout the day. Trains...
My 2.5-Week Colombia Itinerary: Visiting Medellín, Salento, Bogotá, Villa de Leyva & Cartagena Colombia is full of contrasts: buzzing cities, colourful towns, lush coffee landscapes, colonial streets, Caribbean heat, and incredible food. In 2.5 weeks, I...
2.5 Days in Cartagena: A Hot, Colourful End to My Colombia Trip Cartagena was the final stop on my two-and-a-half-week trip around Colombia. I arrived just after 2 pm, and the heat and humidity hit me immediately. It felt nothing like Bogotá. I stayed at Casa del...
