12 Most Famous London Landmarks To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

London is a totally epic city to visit! From all the incredible neighbourhoods to explore, stunning palaces and the most delicious Markets; there is literally something for everyone in London. Not only that, there is a heap of the most famous London landmarks dotted all around the capital. With thousands of years of history, each London landmark has a story around its being in London. Some are thousands of years old, whilst others are shiny and new. Whatever the case, visiting is a totally great way to get a feel…

Crossing The Drake Passage To Antarctica – What Is It Really Like? – Hand Luggage Only

So now we’re off sailing the Drake Passage to Antarctica and it’s the part of the trip that we were the most anxious about. Especially as this crossing can take up to 48 hours. I’ll explain why. Before that, just to quickly recap, so far we’d travelled from London to Buenos Aires and now to Ushuaia where we would be catching the Ocean Victory ship by Albatros Expeditions to take us to Antarctica. It was such a mix of emotions by this point. We were super excited (for obvious reasons)…

11 Very Best Beaches Near London To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

London might be a pretty big city, but there’s actually a heap of gorgeous and the best beaches near London to visit that are total gems. Yes, London has some incredible areas to explore, epic things to do and loads of beautiful palaces; but let’s be honest, sometimes you just need a trip to the seaside. Trust me, there are loads of gorgeous day trips from London that will take you right out of the city. So, to help you get straight to the surf, I wanted to share some…

13 Very Best Things To Do In Midtown Manhattan – Hand Luggage Only

New York City is a totally vast, exciting and incredible city to visit in the United States. That being said, one of the most popular areas of New York has to be in the beating heart of Manhattan; especially in Midtown. Trust me, there are so many best things to do in Midtown Manhattan that you won’t want to leave this area when you visit. With amazing things to do in New York, I wanted to share some of our absolute favourite spots in Midtown that you shouldn’t miss. This…

11 Very Best Beaches near Orlando To Visit – Hand Luggage Only

Florida has a heap of incredible beaches to visit. It’s the most incredible state to visit for its glistening water and sandy beaches. Best of all, with so many spots around, it’s easy to visit the best beaches near Orlando whilst on a wider trip to Disneyworld or Universal Studios. In less than two hours, you can arrive directly at some of the best beaches in the US. Not only that, they’re award-winning too! So, to make your trip nice and easy, I wanted to share some of the best…

How To Travel To Antarctica – Hand Luggage Only

One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten is about how we travelled to Antarctica so I figured I might as well show you the full journey we took from London (our home city) to Antarctica. Plus, it takes me right to the very start of this trip so it’s a good way to start this tale, I guess. 😁😁😁😁 Right so from London we booked a direct flight to Buenos Aires in Argentina. There are indirect flight options which connect in other cities on the way to Buenos Aires but…

11 Very Best Trips In Iceland To Book – Hand Luggage Only

Iceland is the most incredible country to explore. With stunning natural sites, erupting volcanoes and small cities like Reykjavik to visit, it’s the kind of country that you can visit year after year and never really see it all. This all makes it really important to book the very best trips in Iceland when you visit. Now one thing that’s important in Iceland is to plan, plan, plan! Whether you drive to the best Icelandic spots, book a heap of excursions or plan to hike these epic spots in Iceland,…

12 Very Best Things To Do In Amsterdam – Hand Luggage Only

Amsterdam is so much more than a city for partying, it’s got everything from award-winning restaurants, world-class museums and a history that dates back centuries. Trust me, there’s a heap of the very best things to do in Amsterdam that makes it perfect for a city break. It’s so easy to think of Amsterdam and just think of the red light district, but there is more that this buzzing city can offer. We totally loved the winding canals, flower markets and indie quaint coffee shops, too. Not only that, the…

12 Best Day Trips From New York City – Hand Luggage Only

New York City, the Big Apple, is an incredible city to visit! With top spots in Manhattan, cool places in Brooklyn and heaps of free things to do, it’s the kind of place you can spend years exploring and never fully see it all. On top of that, there are loads of epic and best day trips from New York that are well worth taking if you’re wanting an escape from the streets. Over the years, we’ve travelled all across New York State, hiking the mountain areas and visiting nearby…

10 Very Best Things To Do in Skiathos – Greece – Hand Luggage Only

Perched not too far from Mainland Greece, Skiathos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands to visit. It’s an Aegean Sea gem that’s got all the whitewashed quaint towns, beautiful bays and stunning vistas that make Greece so special. Though, with so many places, it can be tough to whittle down which of the very best things to do in Skiathos. Yes, the island of Skiathos is small; but that’s all part of its charm. I loved my visit and the whole Greek island experience is just gorgeous. So,…