One of the things I like most about Maria Island is explaining where it is. It’s an island off the coast of the island of Tasmania, which in turn, is…
Accommodation
There’s nothing better than a STAYcation am I right?! Not long ago, some friends from Australia came to Amsterdam to visit us, so Dennis and I took the opportunity to…
How to Experience A’DAM Toren AKA Amsterdam Tower
Pretty much any time I am showing visitors around Amsterdam, I take them to (or tell them to visit), A’DAM Toren. If you’ve stood on the river side of Amsterdam…
Maybe you’ve seen a photo of the weird-looking “LEGO” building near Amsterdam and wondered about it. I certainly had. Well, did you know it’s actually a hotel?! For my birthday…
How to Have the Perfect Christmas Weekend in London
Ahhh, Christmas! I’ve always loved Christmas, but growing up in Australia means, of course, that Christmas falls during summer. When I moved to London (and later the Netherlands) I got…
Castle Christmas Fair at Castle Assumburg in the Netherlands
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and what better festive activity to start planning than a visit to a Christmas market, in a castle?! Castle Christmas Fair is an…
How to Have the Perfect Historic Weekend in London
London is a city that’s modern and exciting but it’s also a city with a rich and fascinating history. From it’s Roman origins to the Elizabethan and Victorian eras, to…
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who in London (How to Have the Perfect Geeky Weekend)
Continuing on with my series of themed weekend guides in London, this week I am showing you how to explore all things Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who for the fans…
Dickens Festival Deventer: A Unique Dutch Christmas Event
Everyone always talks about how magical and ‘must-visit’ German Christmas markets are, but lately I have been on a bit of a mission to explore what Christmas magic the Netherlands…
How to Have the Perfect Literary Weekend in London
So I recently wrote an article all about the amazing Harry Potter themed activities and places in London for all the Potter-heads out there (you can check it out here)…