Located between Lefkada and Zakynthos, Kefalonia is the largest of the 7 Ionian Islands in Greece. A beautiful piece of land with exotic beaches, magical underground caves and green forests. We visited this island as part of a three-week itinerary in the Ionian Sea and fell in love with it! So in this post I’ll […]

Budapest is a revered city blessed with myriads of attractions, fantastic landmarks, cultural venues, and old-world architecture. But few people realize that amidst the hustle and bustle of this metropolis there is an oasis of green nature where you can spend a relaxing day away from the tumult of the city. This retreat is Margaret […]

Bratislava may not count itself among the must-see European capitals, but if you wonder if it’s worth a visit I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed. We stumbled upon this beautiful city totally by accident, while looking for some short trips from Budapest. And to our surprise, we found enough things to do in Bratislava […]

As an Amazon affiliate, I make a commission (at no charge to you) when you purchase through my links. Thank you for your support! I cringe whenever I get a cold because I know what’s coming. Thanks to childhood asthma, most of my colds quickly migrate to my chest, producing a dry, nagging cough that […]

Sharing is caring! There aren’t many places in New Zealand that make me question my choice to live in Wānaka, but Golden Bay definitely did. Warm, sunny, and most importantly, cheap, Golden Bay piqued my interest as somewhere I could easily live comfortably. I’m just not sure I’m hippie enough to fit the local criteria, […]

Sharing is caring! There are so many walks and tramps in New Zealand on my list that I haven’t had a chance to check out. And no matter how much I get out and tackle them, the list only grows longer. Funny how that happens.  But there is one track I’ve been wanting to do […]

Sharing is caring! As the calendar ticked over in mid-May and my 36th birthday rolled around, I couldn’t help but begin reflecting on some of those scary, big questions no one really wants to face. Starting with the obvious – do I want kids? A flexible no. Do I want to date? It’s hard to […]

Sharing is caring! I can still remember the first time I saw a weka here in New Zealand. Traveling around the South Island, I was staying in a cute cabin in the forest on the West Coast. On a humid, warm day, I left the doors open, hoping for a breeze. First rookie mistake, guys: […]

Sharing is caring! I had already been living at sea for over a month aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada when I first heard whispers about a very special place. Deep in the heart of Nunavut in Canada, there is one of the best wildlife spots in the Arctic: Coningham Bay in the Northwest […]

Sharing is caring! One of the coolest things about being a travel blogger is meeting the most interesting people. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t consider herself a people person. Hello, fellow introverts! Years ago, when a friend visited overseas, I booked a super cute Airbnb on Waiheke Island. New Zealand’s hot wine destination […]