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May 13

A Croatian Odyssey

Our time exploring the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia was a highlight of our interrail trip. We enjoyed Split, Hvar and kayaking around islands.

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May 6

Un-'Instagrammable' Travel

What happens when you encounter inevitable travel hiccups? We've begun over-filtering travel content, creating unrealistic expectations.

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May 5

Are All European Cities the Same?

After this question came up last week, I thought long and hard about European cities and the diversity of their people, history and culture.

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Apr 27

A Love Letter to Italy

During our interrail trip across Europe, we spent a week discovering the many considerable joys of Italy in Bologna, Florence and Verona.

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Apr 25

How to keep it Hygge

The concept of ‘Hygge’ may ring bells as one of the big trends a few years ago, but it can be applied right now to help us feel comfortable.

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Apr 23

Earth Day: 50 Years On

Yesterday was the 50th Earth Day, and I spent my time thinking about the outdoors, and how we can protect the environment post COVID-19.

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Oct 28, 2019

Wes Anderson Surrealism on an Italian Ferry

On our ferry from Split, Croatia to Ancona, Italy, we began to notice a certain aesthetic - this boat was a Wes Anderson paradise.

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