When I told friends and family that I was going to Pakistan, the reactions were… dramatic, to say the least. Some were horrified, warning me I’d be kidnapped, or murdered. The reality? None of that happened. Instead, I met some of the kindest, most polite, and...
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...
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,...
The North Coast 500 (NC500) is a scenic driving route that loops around the northern coast of Scotland, starting and ending in Inverness. Driving the North Coast 500 (NC500) is often described as one of the best road trips in the world—and after doing it, I can see...
If you’re spending time in Switzerland in the Swiss canton of Valais, Sion is a really easy and lovely day trip to do. It’s well connected by train, and from the moment you arrive, you’ll spot two impressive hilltop landmarks that have to be...
