Berlin isn’t typically a place that people visit for palaces but you must make an exception for the majestic Charlottenburg Palace. It’s the largest and most important Prussian residence in …
If you’re looking for the most Instagrammable places in Istanbul you’ve come to the right place. Istanbul is one of my favourite cities on the planet as there is so …
Balat is one of the most colourful neighbourhoods in Istanbul and it’s a spectacular place to visit during your trip. Although this area has traditionally been a ‘hidden gem’ in …
I always love to visit beautiful libraries when I travel and I’ve had the Beyazıt State Library on my literary bucket list for some time. It was originally a mosque …
Did you know there is a sunken palace in Istanbul that you can visit beneath the busy streets of Sultanahmet? It’s called Basilica Cistern and it is the largest ancient …
If you’re looking for a restaurant with magical views in Sultanahmet then look no further than Seven Hills Restaurant in Istanbul. They have a panoramic terrace that overlooks Sultanahmet Square …
One of the highlights of my recent visit to Andalusia was the majestic Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral or Cordoba Mezquita. Spanning 1000 years of history, it’s had a turbulent past being a …
Quinta da Regaleira is an enchanting estate in Sintra that was built by an eccentric freemason, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. The most famous feature is the mysterious Initiation Well that …
Plaza de España was one of the highlights of my trip to Seville also known as The Spanish Steps. It’s a huge square with several buildings and monuments constructed for …
If you have more than one day in Sintra, then I highly recommend adding the magical Monserrate Palace & Park to your itinerary. The entire estate looks like it has …
No visit to Lisbon would be complete without visiting the historic Café A Brasileira do Chiado. It’s more of an institution in the city and any visit will make you …