Is Riga safe? How do you ensure safety in Latvia or the Baltics? The capital city of Latvia, Riga is a small city that’s making huge strides on the tourist scene in recent years. But what about the safety in Riga? Is it safe for solo female travellers? I recently visited Riga on my own […]
Category Archives: Europe
The world’s smallest continent, but one that absolutely crams in a variety of culture, rich cuisine and history, you could spend years in Europe and fail to be bored. Whether you’re exploring the beautiful beaches of southern Italy, the bustling capitals of London, Paris and Berlin, or the staggeringly beautiful Norwegian fjords. There’s so much to explore on this continent. Let’s get stuck in!
Are you planning a trip to the Baltic countries and wondering is Riga expensive? The Latvian capital of Riga is quickly gaining fame and prestige as one of the best places to visit in Europe for an alternative city break. But, with the sudden boom in Riga’s tourism, many are wondering about the costs of […]
Is Riga worth visiting on a mini-break or as a part of a wider Baltics trip? I recently spent a couple of days there, and I’m going into exactly what I thought about it in this article! The Latvian capital city of Riga is brimming with historic buildings, museums and attractions. There’s definitely enough here […]
If you’re visiting the capital city of the UK, you might be wondering is London safe? As a world traveller who’s trying to visit 100+ countries, safety is incredibly important to me. However, something that I constantly talk about on this blog is that many places around the world are safer than they seem. Often, […]
Is Vilnius safe to visit? Here’s my full assessment! I recently spent a fun couple of days in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. And, as a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe there. The Baltics often get an unfair reputation of being “unsafe” due to the countries being not well-known as tourist destinations, […]
Is Vilnius expensive? How much does it cost to travel in Lithuania? I visited it’s capital for two days to find out! The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is one of Europe’s little-known secrets. This gorgeous city is bursting with fascinating culture and history, full of green spaces and is a delight to visit in winter […]
Visiting the capital of Finland and wondering “Is Helsinki expensive”? Whether you’re on a city break or are on a wider trip (perhaps heading up to Lapland to visit Santa Claus Village), Helsinki’s well worth visiting. BUT, that said, it’s not the cheapest European capital, with the average price of food, hotel rooms and attractions […]
Is Vilnius worth visiting? YES! I recently spent a few days in Vilnius, and it’s fast become one of my new favourite cities. Brimming with attractions, Lithuania’s capital is friendly and welcoming. In fact, I think the Baltics are the most underrated area of Europe – here’s why! Is Vilnius worth visiting? YES – here’s […]
Few places in Europe are quite as epic as the Norwegian fjords. Spurring into the coast of Norway, they delve through the sub-Arctic terrain, protected by high cliffs on both sides. But when is the best time to visit this stunning corner of Northern Europe? It depends. If you’re into long, sunny days and plenty […]
The UK might be small, but it’s packed full of history, culture and even wonderful nature! While it’s a fairly popular country with international tourists, many only visit London. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular across the country – with glamping experiences and boutique hotels popping up everywhere from Exeter to Edinburgh – and there are […]










