A fun tongue-in-cheek post about why you should visit Bulgaria – or shouldn’t? You tell us! Ever been to Bulgaria? You’d absolutely hate it, and here are 10 reasons why: The sun never shines Just take a look at this place. This is a shot of Nessebar, Bulgaria, and as you can see, the rain … Read more
Are you looking for the perfect day trip from Helsinki? Visit Porvoo! This beautiful small town is just 50 km away from Helsinki and it’s wonderful in summer – that’s why we chose it as the starting point for our Summer in Finland hiking adventure! Here we share 10 reasons to visit Porvoo with you … Read more
Orthodox Easter is a wonderful time to explore Greece – the weather is warm, tourists haven’t yet arrived and locals are happy to welcome visitors to join the celebrations. This year, we were lucky to spend Orthodox Easter on a Greek island, Astypalea, a remote and unspoilt piece of heaven. Easter on a Greek Island … Read more
Are you planning a long distance hike? We know that choosing what to pack can be a real challenge. So, whether you are planning to hike the Camino de Santiago, the Pacific Coast Trail or the Inca Trail, this post is for you – we’ve put together a long distance hiking packing list, to help you … Read more
Singapore is a fascinating city that I would love to visit over and over. Beyond the gleaming high-rises and luxury boutiques, there’s a city-state full of culture, beautiful parks, and a culinary scene that is among the best in the world. Singapore is also a popular stopover destination — many Singapore hotels offer really good … Read more
Welcome to the Meteora monasteries – Greece at its most magical. Meteora was one the places in Greece I liked best after visiting two years ago – check our Meteora sunset photo story to see why! Here’s another Meteora photo essay, authored by my sister Caterina Ragg. Similarly to her Train Stories post, this is an introspective … Read more