When I took a solo adventure along the Croatian coast, I arrived in Dubrovnik from Makarska and spent a night in the city before heading off to Mljet on an island adventure. A couple of days later, I returned for a five-night stay, ready to really experience Dubrovnik. During my time in the city, I…
3 Must-Visit National Parks in Croatia – Waterfalls, Mountains & Island Adventure During my month-long solo trip to Croatia, I visited 3 of the 8 national parks in Croatia – I didn’t quite have time (or the budget!) to see them all. But Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica National Park and Mljet National Park drew me in…
I’ve been travelling solo on a budget for years, and whether I’m heading off on a short trip or a longer one, there are some travel essentials that always come with me. From my Osprey Fairview 40 to my Kindle, I’m going to take a closer look at my travel essentials and explain how and…
I went on a summer evening hike up Ben Vrackie, and I had such a great time! This really is a must-do mountain walk if you’re exploring the Scottish Highlands around Pitlochry. I was looking for a mountain hike that wouldn’t take up the whole day or mean driving somewhere remote where there wasn’t much…
Is Setas de Sevilla worth visiting? That was a question I found myself asking when I arrived in Seville and came across the giant “mushrooms” in Plaza de la Encarnación, a lively square in the heart of Seville. I was winging my travels as usual and hadn’t done much research beforehand, so I didn’t really…
How to Visit Mljet National Park from Dubrovnik: Ferry, Tours & Travel Tips On a solo trip along the Croatian coast, I found myself arriving in Dubrovnik from Makarska, not quite ready for the city crowds just yet. Honestly, nature was calling me, and a visit to Mljet National Park from Dubrovnik felt like the…
I spent 3 nights staying in Lagos during my Algarve trip, before moving on to Portimão for two nights then ending with a night in Tavira. This itinerary provided what felt like a pretty perfect Algarve mix, with each town offering a totally different vibe. While I wasn’t based in Lagos for the whole trip,…
After spending 10 nights in Ibiza – staying three nights in Figueretes, one night in Es Canar and six nights in San Antonio, as well as taking day trips to places like Santa Eulària and Portinatx – I got a good feel for what it’s actually like to stay in different parts of the island….
During my 10-day trip to Ibiza, I spent five nights staying in San Antonio as a solo traveller looking to experience more than just the island’s famous nightlife. It turned out to be the perfect base for exploring some of Ibiza’s most beautiful beaches, charming towns and even the neighbouring paradise island of Formentera on…
Solo hiking the Velika Paklenica Trail in Paklenica National Park was one of my favourite adventures during my month-long trip to Croatia. I stayed two nights in Starigrad Paklenica and visited the park for one day, following the most popular route from Entrance 1 through the spectacular Velika Paklenica Canyon to the mountain hamlets of…
Paklenica National Park is one of Croatia’s best hiking and rock climbing destinations. I absolutely loved my solo hiking day here, which I combined with a two night stay in Starigrad Paklenica. Having a full day to explore the park, hiking through Velika Paklenica Canyon up to the traditional mountain villages of Ramici and Parici,…
