Madeira is a Portugese archipelago made up of four islands off the northwest coast of Africa [roughly 400km north of the Canary Islands]. With a subtropical climate, Madeira is a popular destination all year round and is known mostly for it’s rugged landscapes, greenery and beaches. I wanted to visit Madeira mostly for hiking, but…Continue Reading “Hiking & Swimming in Madeira”
I had wanted to visit Switzerland since as long as I can remember, but because the country is notorious for being expensive I put it on the long finger. Finally, an opportunity presented itself where a roadtrip would take me across the border from Germany into Switzerland for two magical nights by Lake Lucerne! The…Continue Reading “Why You Should Visit Lake Lucerne”
Climbing Croagh Patrick is something that I always wanted to do. Croagh Patrick which is nicknamed ‘The Reek’ is a mountain in County Mayo. The mountain is 764m (2,507ft) tall and is the third highest mountain in Mayo after Mweelrea and Nephin (but is undoubtedly the most popular!). Located roughly 8km from Westport, Croagh Patrick…Continue Reading “Climbing Croagh Patrick: The Full Guide”
Last Summer I spent a few days exploring the beauty that is Montenegro. A country which is probably best known for its sunny seaside destinations, yet my boyfriend and I decided to take to the mountains for the day! We had heard about Durmitor National Park before so we rented a car in one on…Continue Reading “The Montenegrin Mountains”