Dragon Bridge Da Nang: Complete Visitor Guide A visit to the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is one of those “must do” experiences for first time visitors to the city, especially on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night when the dragon performs its famous fire and water show. Even if you don’t get the chance to visit during the show,…

15 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon Travel Guide) If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam’s largest city, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. It’s a city that seamlessly blends modern high-rises and shopping centres with French colonial landmarks and local markets. Despite its size, it’s surprisingly…

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour: What to Expect & How to Choose One of my favourite things about travelling is the food, especially getting to try local and authentic dishes you otherwise wouldn’t normally find at home. It often means I’m quickly overwhelmed and don’t know where to go or what to try first, especially in a big…

Best eSIM For Vietnam: Comparison, Setup Guide & Airalo Review The first time I visited Vietnam, I bought a tourist SIM card that quickly ran out of data and I was completely lost without internet. Without Google Maps, I ended up wandering the streets of Hanoi trying to find somewhere to top up.Since then, I’ve stopped buying tourist sim cards…

Where to Stay on the Isle of Skye: Best Areas for First Time Visitors Choosing where to stay on the Isle of Skye can make a huge difference to your trip. Skye is much larger than many visitors expect and driving times can be longer than anticipated due to the winding single track roads.Choosing the right base is an important…

Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik Review: Is It Worth the Cost?  Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik was the absolute highlight of my time in Croatia and I almost didn’t book it because of the price. But after experiencing it for myself, I can confidently say it’s one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that’s actually worth the splurge. Imagine…

6 Best Day Trips from Da Nang (2026): Easy Half & Full Day Trips If you’re planning to explore Central Vietnam, Da Nang is the perfect base. The city itself has so much to offer, from long sandy beaches to one of the best food scenes in the country. It’s also known for its great value accommodation options and is easy…

Monkey Mountain Da Nang: How to See the Rare Red-Shanked Douc Langur When I first found out there were rare and critically endangered monkeys at Monkey Mountain in Da Nang, I knew I had to see them with my own eyes.  But I quickly learned that while it’s easy to get to the mountain, actually spotting the…

Is Da Nang Worth Visiting? 8 Reasons I Keep Coming Back If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, you might be wondering, is Da Nang worth visiting? I honestly think it’s one of the most underrated destinations in Vietnam. A lot of people fly into Da Nang Airport before heading straight to nearby Hoi An, completely overlooking the…

Best Hotels Near My Khe Beach in Da Nang After visiting a few times, I’ve stayed in and researched some of the best hotels near My Khe Beach in Da Nang. I keep returning to this area because it offers the perfect balance of being steps from the ocean while still close to the city, with plenty…

How to Visit the Marble Mountains: A Complete Guide Planning a trip to Da Nang and wondering how to visit the Marble Mountains? From transport options to what to expect, here’s how to plan your visit the right way. Visiting the Marble Mountains is one of the highlights of any trip to Da Nang. They’re a group of…

How Many Days in Da Nang? The Perfect 4 Day Da Nang Itinerary When I was planning the itinerary for my first trip to Vietnam, I wasn’t sure how many days in Da Nang would be enough. Was it going to be a quick beach stop, or somewhere worth spending a few days exploring? After visiting, I quickly…

Where to Stay in Bergen: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget  Accommodation in Norway can be surprisingly expensive, which makes choosing where to stay in Bergen and selecting the right hotel an important decision. I’ve been lucky to visit Bergen a few times and recently returned to start the Hurtigruten Coastal Express. I’d already spent a lot…

Things to Do in Hoi An: A Complete Travel Guide Hoi An is the quintessential image of what many imagine Vietnam to look like, with narrow lantern-lit streets, locals wearing traditional leaf hats, colourful buildings and rice fields stretching out beyond the town. It’s easy to see why this is one of the most photographed and visited…

Best Restaurants in Da Nang: Where to Eat in 2026 Da Nang is a great destination if you’re a foodie, with the perfect mix of local Vietnamese and international food. From beachfront dining and cheap eats to upscale fine dining, it’s easy to find quality meals made with fresh ingredients.I’ve visited Da Nang three times now, so…

Things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam: Best Attractions & Travel Tips Da Nang is one of my favourite cities in Vietnam, and I’ve been lucky enough to visit it three times now. It perfectly combines city life, beaches, nature and cultural attractions, offering some of the best things to do in Vietnam. It’s also much less…

Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam: A Complete Travel Guide I first visited Hanoi while backpacking South East Asia following the popular ‘Banana Pancake Trail’. My first impression of Hanoi was the traffic chaos, seeing motorbikes zooming past in all directions and the constant beeping of horns. It didn’t take long for this initial overwhelm to deepen into…

Hurtigruten Packing List: What to Pack for Winter in Norway It’s hard knowing what to pack for a winter cruise in Norway when you’re not accustomed to freezing cold temperatures. It didn’t take long after flying into Bergen for me to start wishing for something I hadn’t packed. Getting off the airport bus and walking from the…

Things to Do at Hurtigruten Ports Without an Excursion After booking the Hurtigruten Coastal Express, one of the first things I wanted to know was what there was to do at Hurtigruten ports without booking an excursion. After browsing the excursions on offer, I quickly realised many were quite expensive and often limited you to seeing just…

My Hurtigruten Onboard Experience: Daily Life at Sea on the Coastal Express When I booked my Coastal Express trip with Hurtigruten, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the Hurtigruten onboard experience. I knew it would be different from the more traditional cruises I’d taken in the past. After all, Hurtigruten ships don’t just operate as…

Dining on Hurtigruten: What’s Included & What It’s Like One of the things I was most curious about before boarding the Hurtigruten Coastal Express was what dining would actually be like on board. With meals included in the fare, I wondered whether the food would feel basic and repetitive, or if it would be something to genuinely…

Hurtigruten Coastal Express Planning Guide: Arrival in Bergen, Boarding & Disembarkation This guide focuses purely on the practical logistics of travelling on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express, from arriving in Bergen and boarding the ship through to disembarkation at the end of your journey. If you’re looking for what the experience is like onboard, including cabins, dining and…

Hurtigruten Cabins: Which Category Is Best? Choosing the right Hurtigruten cabin can have a bigger impact on your voyage than you might expect. Hurtigruten is a Norwegian coastal cruise line known for its scenic voyages along the country’s coastline, offering everything from budget friendly Polar Inside cabins to spacious Expedition Suites. With several cabin categories available, it’s…

Things to do in Bergen, Norway: A Complete Travel Guide I’ve been lucky enough to visit Bergen three times now, and each trip has shown me a different side of what Norway’s second largest city has to offer. Set between mountains and fjords, Bergen strikes the perfect balance between city life and nature.From wandering the colourful harbour,…

Hurtigruten Coastal Express Review: Everything you need to know before you book I’ll be honest, when I first started researching the Hurtigruten Coastal Express, I wasn’t convinced it was the right choice for me. With 34 ports in just 12 days, my initial assumption was that the journey would feel rushed, with very little time to actually…

NC500: 5 Day Road trip Itinerary Planning your Scotland NC500 trip and feeling overwhelmed? If you’re wondering whether to go clockwise or anti-clockwise, how far to drive each day, or which campsites to visit along the way, then you’re in the right place! When I was planning my own trip, I quickly got lost reading endless blog posts filled…

Hiking the quiraing If you’re looking for the best hike to complete during your trip to the Isle of Skye, it’s the Quiraing. It’s a truly unique landscape that combines rocky peaks, grassy fields, streams and cliffs with breathtaking views out over the rolling hills as well as out across Staffin Bay. The incredible views commence during…

Hiking the Old Man of Storr On my first day arriving on the Isle of Skye, hiking the Old Man of Storr was at the top of my list. But as I pulled into the car park, ready to hit the trail, the wind began to rock the car from side to side and rain poured down….

12 Best Things to Do on the Isle of Skye Have you ever gone on a road trip where you feel the urge to pull over every few minutes and take a photo? The Isle of Skye is one of those places. From ancient volcanic landscapes and rocky sea cliffs to grassy green valleys, there’s a lot to admire and so…