Budget Travel and Global Experiences
In just under two weeks, my boyfriend and I will be embarking on a 16 hour journey across the world to Peru, home of the famous Inca Trail and one of the Seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. I am unbelievably excited (and have been since I booked it in January) but so curious…Continue Reading “Pre-Inca Trail Post”
Our third day in Saint Petersburg was spent slightly outside the city. We went to visit the Peterhof Palace. To get there we had to take the metro and then a bus. We saw some pretty cool soviet metro stations on the way, which were particularly interesting for a history geek like me. We decided…Continue Reading “Day 3 in Saint Petersburg”
I absolutely adore Venice! Just the very feel of the place is so romantic and so unique, I could happily get lost amongst the canals. If you do get the chance to visit Venice, here are my top ten things to do whilst your there! 1. St. Mark’s Square and Cathedral It goes without saying…Continue Reading “Top Ten Things To Do in Venice”
We awoke to our second day in Saint Petersburg to find that it was snowing! Fortunately, it didn’t last long and didn’t settle, but it was bloody freezing! To start our day we headed down to Smolny Cathedral which was located at the bottom of the road our hostel was on, away from Nevsky. Smolny…Continue Reading “Day Two in Saint Petersburg”
Despite what you may expect, Saint Petersburg is a truly beautiful city. I had expected to see a city full of purpose-built Soviet blocks, so was surprised to find exquisite and colourful buildings lining the streets. We arrived late at night and so had a quick dinner of (meat-free) borsch at a Tepemok, a Russian…Continue Reading “Day One in Saint Petersburg, Russia”
Ah Firenze! The Tuscan city renowned for it’s wealth of famous art and often known as the ‘cradle of the renaissance’! I absolutely loved my time in Florence, so here are my top ten things to do if you ever get a chance to visit! 1. Il Duomo The most well-known sight in Florence is…Continue Reading “Top Ten Things To Do In Florence”
Brunch is hands down by favourite meal of the deal. It makes me feel like a classy women, waking up, getting dressed and going out for brunch with my girls. Plus, I get to eat a delicious breakfast, which is better than a bowl of porridge that’s for sure! So when I heard that Federal…Continue Reading “Sunday Eats: Federal”
I’ve decided to start a weekly blog post about my favourite places to eat in my Uni home of Manchester! I am a massive foodie, like, I literally live for my next meal! As a vegetarian, Manchester is an amazing city to live in as there are so many places that offer amazing veggie meals,…Continue Reading “Sunday Eats: Mowgli”
Ever since I was little, my dad would always take me up the Peak District in Derbyshire for a day out. We’d take a packed lunch and just walk around the countryside for a day, taking in the views. As I’ve got older, my love for the peaks is still as strong, and recently my…Continue Reading “English Countryside: The Peak District”
When I visited Istanbul in April 2016, I had absolutely no idea what to pack. I knew I should dress relatively conservatively, as it is a majority Muslim nation, but I also knew that it was Westernised. Although I wouldn’t recommend just packing mini skirts and crop tops, I really think you can wear pretty much…Continue Reading “What To Wear In Istanbul”