The East Side Gallery is the longest open-air gallery in the world, and is completely free to visit. What makes this gallery so unique is that the canvas is one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall. It is 1.3km long and should definitely be included on your Berlin itinerary! In Spring 1990,…
It’s no secret I love books. Anybody that follows my Twitter will likely see me mentioning my “Read Around the World” challenge, and I always buy myself a book as a souvenir from every country. Whenever possible, I try and get a copy of Harry Potter in the local language – both because I love…
Monastir is a small located on the coast of Tunisia, only 12 miles away from Sousse. Planning a day trip to Monastir is very simple, and there are a variety of ways to get there. It’s not too expensive to get there, and a lot of the sights are concentrated in the centre. It’s very…
Every year, as part of the Ice and Snow Festival, there is a free display of snowmen in Harbin and it is definitely a must-see!
The Cuevas del Drach are a four interconnected caves found on the island of Mallorca. There are over 200 caves on Mallorca and the Drach Caves are definitely the most famous of them all. If you’re looking for a break from the sun, then it’s an excellent choice as it’s nice and cool inside! There…
Of all the places I’ve hiked, which granted isn’t that large a list, North Korea is definitely the most unique! I was on an extended tour which meant that we had time to hike to the top of Mount Ryongak on the outskirts of Pyongyang. I was a bit hesitant, but it ended up being…
There are many places to find Seals in Scotland. When I’m in Aberdeenshire I love to visit the seals at Forvie Sands. I’ve been lucky enough to spot them every time I’ve visited, and it’s a beautiful location. Seals are one of my favourite sea creatures. In Scotland there is the myth of the Selkie…
I love visiting museums, especially more unique ones, and so I had to include a visit to the Devil’s Museum in Kaunas. I was originally planning to just head straight to Vilnius but decided to explore a little first. When I heard about this museum, I was very glad I didn’t miss it! Unfortunately I…
Although the Philippines is full of amazing beaches to relax and swim on, my favourite swimming spot was Hinagdanan Cave. Located on the North side of Panglao island, it’s a perfect place to add to your itinerary. It’s not a large cave, but it’s beautiful and the water is very refreshing and cool which is…
Pyongyang Cold Noodles, also known as raengmyŏn (랭면) is one of the most famous dishes from North Korea. There are records of it dating back to the Joseon Dynasty which ended in the 19th century. The Dish As you might have guessed from a dish called Pyongyang Cold Noodles, it’s served cold. The broth is…