So my big holiday this year that I had been looking forward to for ageeees is now over (sob) and it’s time to think about where I want to travel to next (yippee!). So, due to the fact that I have just finished university and my budget is probably going to be a little tighter,…Continue Reading “Travel Bucket List – updated”
The Main Event
I’m sorry these posts have taken so long to complete, but with finishing university and then moving back home it’s all been a bit hectic! But here we are, with my final installment to my time spent in the Russian city of St Petersburg. The first thing on our agenda for the day was visiting…Continue Reading “Day 4 in St Petersburg”
In early July I went and ticked off one of the things that has been on my bucket list for a long long time – hiking the Inca Trail. My boyfriend and I booked our trip into the Andes with G Adventures, who I would 100% recommend. This post is going to explain what we…Continue Reading “My Inca Trail”
With summer fast approaching, the temptation to start booking holidays gets stronger and stronger. But what if you’ve spent the majority of your student loan? Have no fear; there are a whole range of tips and tricks that can make a holiday this summer affordable, even on a student budget. Compare cheap flights Especially for…Continue Reading “Travel Tips for Broke Students”
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”