I love a good hidden gem, and I am forever looking for my own! In this article I’m going to talk about what makes one,… Read More »What Does Hidden Gem Mean? What Makes One, and How to Find Them
Was Serdica a real city, or a mystery like Atlantis? Serdica (Serdika) was very real, and even pre-dates the Romans! Here is everything you need… Read More »Serdica (Serdika) The Lost City Discovered Under Modern Sofia
Sintra is one of our favourite places, and Quinta da Regaleira is our top pick in Sintra. This little slice of paradise has a bit… Read More »Mystery and Magic in Quinta da Regaleira (The Initiation Well Explained!)
Something you may not know about Bulgaria, is that there are a large number of ancient Roman ruins scattered around the country. Plovdiv is no… Read More »Ancient Roman Ruins of the Plovdiv Amphitheatre
My favourite time of year to travel is fall or winter, and Lisbon is no exception! Lisbon in winter is not just Christmas markets and… Read More »Lisbon in Winter – Dreamy Days in Portugal’s Capital
As Lisbon becomes ever more popular as a European destination, Porto establishes itself as the next trendy “up and comer” amongst hipsters and travel bugs.… Read More »Is Porto Worth Visiting? 25 Year Old Me Says No
Bulgaria is truly the land of underrated ancient wonders. Here is everything you need to know about visiting one of them, Aladzha Monastery, a rare… Read More »Aladzha Monastery: Rock Hewn Churches in Bulgaria
Portugal is one of those places that ruins our future travel plans…because we just want to keep going back! With so much of the world… Read More »Slow Travel Portugal – An itinerary so good you won’t want to leave!
Lisbon is becoming an increasingly popular place to visit, but it still isn’t the crowded and expensive nightmare of other European destinations! Lisbon is extremely… Read More »Is Lisbon Worth Visiting? (And How Long Do You Really Need)
The Rise of Slow Travel Slow Travel may not be new, but the “trend” is really taking off and poised for an explosion in the… Read More »8 Reasons Why Slow Tourism is More Popular Than Ever Before