The idea of doing a 13-hour day trip sounds overwhelming, right? But yes, that long day to Durmitor National Park from Kotor really can be worth it – and it doesn’t have to leave you drained… if you plan it right! This guide is for you if you want to see Montenegro’s wild, dramatic, mountainous…
Choosing the best time to visit Montenegro feels kinda overwhelming, right? Especially when you’re picturing swimming in sparkling blue water or wandering peaceful medieval streets… and then you hear the summer horror stories of crowds and heat! I know, because I stressed about it a lot! Montenegro had been my dream destination since I was…
Choosing where to stay in Kotor is really a choice between staying inside Kotor’s old town walls vs staying outside of them, in neighbourhoods like Dobrota or in nearby Perast. And the right answer really depends on what you want from your trip… Waterfront vs walkable. Lively vs quiet. And, as a solo traveller, the…
You absolutely can experience the best of Iceland in winter without driving – so I’m going to show you exactly how to get around Iceland without a car without feeling restricted, rushed or like you’ve missed out on all the prettiest places! I mean, winter travel in Iceland can sound intimidating, right? Especially when every…
Packing for Iceland in winter sounds pretty simple, until you take a look at the forecast and realise you’re dealing with wind, rain, snow and ice – often all in the very same day. And that’s why I’ve put together this ultimate Iceland winter packing list for women! By the end of this post, you’ll…
Visiting Iceland in January feels like a bit of a bold decision, right? After all, it’s a country with winters famous for icy roads, incredibly short days and, of course, dramatic weather headlines… But it ended up being one of the most magical solo trips I’ve ever taken! I spent 5 days solo in Iceland,…
Choosing where to stay in Reykjavik can feel pretty overwhelming for such a small city – especially when it’s your first solo trip to Iceland, and you want somewhere that feels safe, is central, and is actually worth your money in a notoriously expensive city. When I planned my own first solo trip to Iceland…
Trying to figure out what to wear in Norway in winter feels overwhelming, right? Especially if you’re picturing snowstorms, icy pavements, Arctic winds and minus temperatures – all of which Norway in winter is famous for! Last winter, I spent over three weeks travelling through Norway in February and March, from Oslo all the way…
Winter in Norway is unlike anywhere else in Europe, with short daylight hours (or even none at all during polar night), freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and unpredictable weather. And trying to plan a trip to Norway in winter around all of that can feel overwhelming! I still remember drowning in budgets, endless “things to do”…
Choosing between Norway vs Iceland in winter can feel overwhelming. After all, they’re both dream bucket-list winter trips, right?! You want the Northern Lights, dramatic snowy landscapes and unforgettable winter activities – but you don’t want to freeze, overspend, feel unsafe, or realise you picked the wrong country for your travel style. Well, I’ve explored…