City Breaks

Day 1 – arriving in Florence Touching down at Florence Airport was a breeze, and so was the short 20-minute taxi ride into the city. Our home for the next few nights was Room Mate Luca, a boutique hotel that felt more like a stylish Florentine apartment than a hotel. The best part? It was [&hellip

Southern Albania gets all the glory, but don’t sleep on its capital city. Tirana’s one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, serving up dramatic landscapes, super affordable prices and city vibes that feel way more modern and stylish than you’d think. I didn’t quite know what to

Stockholm – the capital of Sweden – has a sweet combo of historic charm and modern cool. Spread across 14 islands connected by bridges, it packs in stunning architecture, vibrant culture and unreal natural beauty. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie or an outdoorsy type, Stockholm has

If you’re sitting there thinking, ‘I’m not sure how to pronounce Vilnius, let alone identify it on a map’, I’ve got you. Vilnius (pronounced like you read it, Vil-nee-us) is the capital city of Lithuania and it packs the same amount of romantic charm and amazing history as its popular west

When you think of Amsterdam, you might think red light district, café culture or fields of tulips. What you probably don’t think about is an 80-year-old pensioner and a 21- year- old gay man going on holiday there together… Hi, I’m Thomas and I took my Grandma (gma) Doris to Amsterdam for

As soon as we arrived in Copenhagen, I knew we were in for a great weekend away. The cyclists, the colourful buildings and the beautiful waterfront – I already loved the city’s vibe. I spent five days exploring the city, but it has SO much to offer… here are my top tips and recs for […]

New York is such a dream destination for me and arriving at the airport for the first time, I was filled with excitement as to what the next few days would hold. I spent hours prepping the itinerary, making sure I was making the most of our time, as well as picking where to eat […]

This is your friendly reminder that summer’s sunny weather doesn’t end as early as it does in the UK everywhere in Europe… I went to Madrid in November and was sat out in sunny squares with a beer in 22˚C, and it was way cheaper than if I’d gone in peak season. So, if you’re […]

We were heading on an evening flight to Berlin, so the first day didn’t entail of much. However, I was shocked that our flight only took 1 hour and 15 minutes, despite saying it should take 2 hours, so we made it there in what felt like no time! We arrived in Berlin at around […]

“Florals? In spring? Groundbreaking.” That was sooo 2024… This year’s Met Gala is coming up on the 5th of May and you probably won’t be seeing many petals because, category is 🥁 ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. It’s the first Costume Institute exhibition since 2003 to focus exc