Sirmione is sometimes referred to as "The Pearl of Lake Garda", and while that may sound like something a tourism board has come up with to boost visitors, once you're actually there, you'll realise they weren't exaggerating. If you're planning a trip to Lake Garda, or you're on a day...

Verona is easily one of my favourite cities in Italy. It's sometimes overlooked by its more famous neighbour of Venice, but it still pulls in about 3 million visitors every year. If you only have one day in Verona, the goal is to navigate the crowds, skip the tourist traps,...

Introduction If you're planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to pack is just as important as planning the route itself. I've put together a Shimanami Kaido Packing List to help make sure you cover the basics, but leave the dead...

Introduction If you've ever spent time scrolling through Instagram Reels about Japan, you've probably come across the videos of adorable deer bowing in exchange for crackers. This is Nara, Japan's ancient capital. From Osaka or Kyoto, a Nara day trip is a wonderful way to venture out of the cities,...

Earlier this year, I spent the day in Rouen, in Northern France. I've been to English port towns such as Southampton and Dover, neither of which could be described as beautiful. When I heard we were docking in Le Havre as part of a cruise, I was pretty keen to...