Category: HIDDEN GEMS
Why Brasov is the perfect Transylvanian Base
The Transylvanian town of Brasov was our home for 4 wonderful days! The charming old town surprised us with bustling
The Transfagarasan Highway – Transylvania
Romania’s stunning region of Transylvania provided us with some of the most picturesque stops on our travels to date. The
Is the Bulgarian capital of Sofia worth a visit?
When we first started planning our trip to Bulgaria we were immediately met with undertones of concern from family and
Lake Ohrid – The Pearl Of The Balkans
Lake Ohrid is the hidden gem in Europe that you’ve likely never heard of. If you have heard about this
Hornbaek – A peak into where the Danish spend summer!
Our visit to Hornbaek, the idyllic seaside town north of Copenhagen, was like a holiday from our holiday! As soon
A First-timer’s Guide to Copenhagen
‘Hygge’ – it’s a term we’d never heard before stepping foot in Denmark, but now we’re obsessed. After a few
Budapest – an unexpected café and bar scene!
Sometimes when travelling the places you expect the least from turn out to deliver the most – our 36 hour
The Albanian Riviera might be Europe’s best kept secret
Have you considered visiting the Balkan country of Albania? Until this year, it wasn’t even on our radar. However, due
Himare – A guide to our favourite Albanian beachside town
The seaside town of Himare sits in the heart of the Albanian Riviera. Situated in a small cove, we spent
Gjirokaster – A detour worth making!
If your ideal holiday destination conjures up images of quaint cobblestoned streets, unique cultural experiences, lovely locals and tasty authentic
Antiparos – The unsung hero of the Cycladic Islands
The island of Antiparos is a hidden gem of the Greek Islands just waiting to be explored. The smaller sister
Kotor is an underrated gem!
Kotor is a medieval town situated at the base of the Dinaric Alps. The remarkably well preserved old town overlooks
Mostar – We love you the most-ah!
Mostar feels like it is straight out of a fairy-tale. Situated in a valley along the Neretva River is the
Stiniva Beach – Vis, Croatia
Stiniva beach on Vis Island is one of the most picturesque swimming spots from our travels in Europe! A small
Puglia – Italy’s Hidden Beachside Paradise
Puglia ranks as one of the highlights of our travels so far. This southern region of Italy provided the perfect
Gallipoli and the south of Puglia
Gallipoli: Our road trip and travels in Puglia lead us to Gallipoli, located on the south western coast of Puglia.
A night in Ostuni [Puglia]
Ostuni, ‘la città bianca’, meaning ‘the white city’, is situated in central Puglia, below Bari and above Brindisi/Lecce/south Salento. Ostuni
Polignano a Mare [Puglia]
Polignano a Mare is a hidden gem of Italy that should be on your list of places to travel to
Lake Bled – A slice of Slovenian heaven
Is Slovenia the next country on your European itinerary? If the answer is no, maybe you should reconsider. Lake Bled,
Gordes you have our heart!
Gordes you have our heart! This little French town located to the east of Avignon in the Luberon district was
A snapshot from Porto
There is something about visiting a city or town with low expectations and having it well exceed them. That was
Redwood Forests of Victoria
There is something impressive about feeling small in a forest. The dappled light that filters through the treetops provides a