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…
Accommodation, Authors, Christmas, Markets, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
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…
Accommodation, Authors, Devilish Guides to London, Eating Out, England, London, Museums, Shakespeare, Sights, Travel
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)…
Accommodation, Books, Destinations, Devilish Guides to London, Eating Out, England, London, Markets, Sights, Travel
How to Have the Perfect Harry Potter Weekend in London
London is one of the best destinations to visit if you are a fan of Harry Potter. Whether it’s visiting filming locations from the movies or seeing spots that inspired…
Accommodation, Animals, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
What to do on the Dutch Island of Texel
You may not be aware (unless you live here) but there are a bunch of islands in the North of the Netherlands, and the five main ones in particular are…
Halloween is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you usually leave your costume planning til the last minute! But if you want to dress up this year in…
If you use Pinterest (or possibly even on Facebook) then you’ve probably seen photos of the Dutch town of Giethoorn. Touted as being idyllic and serene, with no roads and…
Animals, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
Exploring De Orchideeën Hoeve; a Tropical Paradise in the Netherlands!
While looking on Google maps at something else I stumbled across a place called De Orchideeën Hoeve and clicked on the website to see what it was. Lo and behold, I…
Accommodation, Destinations, Holland Habitation, Museums, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
The Budget Guide to Visiting Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of the town of Zaandam, located near to Amsterdam. The Zaanse (Zaan river) Schans (sconce) was originally a fortification against the Spanish during the Eighty…
Accommodation, Animals, Art, Lelystad, Museums, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
10+ Fun and Free (or nearly free!) Things to See and Do in Lelystad, the Netherlands
For people visiting or living in the Netherlands, the town of Lelystad probably isn’t that high on your agenda. Located about 45 minutes from Amsterdam it is not a major…
