Author Archives: Claire

Living in the Netherlands: 12+ things you should know

Are you contemplating living in the Netherlands? Read on for lots of local tips on making the move! The Netherlands is world-famous for Amsterdam and the beauty that the capital has to offer; however, there is so much more to see. When you’re living in the Netherlands, you’ll be able to experience all that the country […]

What to Pack on a Multi-Day Hiking Trip

Throughout the last year, more and more people have started to realise the joys of walking. During lockdowns, a weekend walk would be an exciting activity – and as we couldn’t travel, lotsof people discovered beautiful nature spots close to home! As we are leaving lockdown, many people still don’t want to give up hiking. […]

7 Chilling Chernobyl Facts to Learn Before Visiting

Everyone’s heard of the Chernobyl disaster. To this date, it’s the world’s wost nuclear disaster, with thousands of people losing their lives and a vast area across Ukraine and Belarus becoming inhospitable.  However, you can nowadays visit the site of the 1986 tragedy. This chilling site is dark tourism at its finest, but it’s an […]

7 Travel Photography Tips for Improving your Photos!

We always want to keep the memories of our journeys as fresh as possible. And photos are probably the best way to do that. Sadly, we are not all natural-born travel photographers, that’s why we sometimes end up with bleak-looking or plain unengaging photos.  There are, however, some ways we can all be better at […]

Places to Visit in Poland in Winter

Travel to Poland has increased in popularity greatly throughout the last few years, as people have started to realise what a fascinating, beautiful and friendly country it is, and how deserving it is of a spot on anyone’s Europe itinerary. However, the bulk of travellers visit in the summer, when temperatures are similar to elsewhere […]

10 Things You Should Know About Living in Kolkata

“What West Bengal thought today, India thought tomorrow”– this perfect proverb indicates the rich cultural heritage and intellectual legacy of West Bengal. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It was formerly known as Calcutta before 2001. The city remained the capital of British India for more than a century, and today it is one […]

Lisbon in Winter: what you need to know

I’m going to go there: Lisbon is the coolest European capital. It’s got so much to offer, from street festivals to beaches, cosy cafes for digital nomads to world-class museums perfect for city trippers. It’s a well-known secret that Lisbon is a great place for digital nomads, but it’s also perfect for people travelling around […]