Looking for a stylish hotel-slash-hostel in Málaga? Here's my review of TOC Hostel Málaga with first-hand details on the ...

TOC Hostel Malaga is in a large historic building in the old town The Picasso Museum is less than 400 metres away and takes just 5 minutes to reach on foot. The grand Málaga Cathedral is a similar ...

If you’re looking for a well-located, comfortable and practical base in Bordeaux with a bit more independence than a standard hotel, then an aparthotel might be just what you need. I spent three ...

The train from Bordeaux arrives at Arcachon station I took a direct local train from Bordeaux’s Gare Saint-Jean to Arcachon. The train took around 50 minutes and cost 22 euro for a return ticket. I ...

If you’re looking for a convenient and comfortable hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, I can thoroughly recommend the JR Kyushu Blossom hotel. I stayed here for 6 nights in November 2024, so read on to find out ...

Visiting Pompeii, the ancient Roman city in southern Italy that was destroyed by a volcano, is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists – it had been on mine since I was little! Before I visited ...

The Puente Nuevo in Ronda, one of the best day trips from Malaga Things to do in Ronda The main draw in Ronda is the jaw-dropping Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). Walk across it, peer into the gorge and ...

Tirana, the capital of Albania, makes a perfect weekend break with direct flights from all over Europe and a very easily walkable city centre. I recently spent a couple of days in Tirana and was blown ...

Scenic trains, views of Mount Fuji, hot springs, an active volcano and a pirate ship – visiting Hakone and doing the Hakone round trip is a must for your trip to Japan! In this post I’ll explain why ...

Gōtokuji Temple’s maneki-neko figures are simpler than the commercial ones you’ll find in shops How to visit the cat temple in Tokyo You’ll find Gōtokuji Temple in a residential area of Setagaya, ...

The view from our balcony overlooking Lake Como Bellano is a small village which still seems quite local, compared to the very touristy villages of Varenna and Bellagio. There are a few small shops ...