Well everyone else seemed to be living large, we were melting away. By the time we got to Lake Como it was heating up with temperatures in the high 30s. So we were really left with no choice but to eat gelato then retreat to the air conditioning when it all became too much. But there were times when when we braved the heat. Early … Continue reading Livin’ Large in Lake Como
Blue: Water, lagoons, geysers, buildings, whales. Green: Mountains, Waterfalls, Moss, Forrest Continue reading Monochrome Iceland: Blue and Green
Ok, so I’m a bit of a self confessed people watcher… but with people this interesting, how could I resist? Helmet guy: He was on the side of the street and had obviously just got off his Vespa. The pink sparkly helmet was still on his head with his mobile phone wedged between the helmet and his ear. Arms were flailing as he was in deep … Continue reading Some of my favourite strangers
Welcome to Planet Iceland. A place of many colours, formations and smells. It’s a place like no other. You can drive through many vastly different landscapes in a couple of hours. Whether it be the wild west, the pyramids of Egypt, the Amazonian jungle, the Swiss Alps or even the Australian Coast. But despite the diversity, Iceland seems to do each thing better as well … Continue reading Planet Iceland
In Italian, Cinque means five and Terre means lands. The Italian’s are pretty straight up with their names because that is exactly what Cinque Terre is. Despite the un-inventive name, Cinque Terre is an amazing place with five awesome towns to explore that are linked by hikes. It may be premature, but I’m going to put it out there and say that this has been … Continue reading Cinque Terre: The Five Lands
I loved Siena, loved it! Scenic and small and gives you more of a feel for the local life. I spent my time in Sienna ‘Urban Hiking’ because pretty much anywhere you walked was worth seeing. I guess there isn’t anything really that sets Siena apart in terms of landmarks or notable buildings. It has churches, a piazza and is built up high like a … Continue reading Under the Tuscan Siena
My first stop in Croatia was Zagreb. It’s the capital did you know? I stopped there so I could go to the much adored Plitvice Lakes, but I also really enjoyed the red city. Plitvice Lakes To walk through Plitvice Lakes on a sunny day can only be described as Bliss. The lakes are a two and a bit hour drive out of Zagreb. And … Continue reading Plitvice Lakes Bliss and Red Zagreb
Packing, it can tickle some with excitement and strike fear into others. Whether your a last minute packer, or two months in advance, it can be tricky to make sure you have everything you need for your trip. I knew this pack would be a difficult one with many things to consider. First thing is the length of time. This trip is almost 7 months … Continue reading How to pack like a snail
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