On a trip to the beautiful medieval city of Krakow earlier this year, I felt compelled to visit Oświęcim—the town whose name became synonymous with the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau. Where most associate holidays with relaxation, this day trip demanded reflection. It summoned grief, anger, and a hollow ache for those who fell victim to the Nazi…
Daisy Rosling continues her road trip through California and its neighbouring states Las Vegas was never on my bucket list. Busy cities and sprawling casinos that stretch into the sky have never been my kind of thing. But the truth is, Vegas isn’t just anyone’s thing—it’s everyone’s thing. Outrageous, vibrant, and completely unlike anywhere else,…
Daisy Rosling continues her road trip through California and its neighbouring states There’s always a bit of hesitation when it comes to ticking off those iconic, “must-see” landmarks. The kind that appears on every travel blog, Instagram reel, and bucket list out there. You wonder if the hype will overshadow the reality. But the Grand…
Normally when you head south from San Francisco, you’re headed straight for Los Angeles. But stick to the coast, shorten the journey by four hours, and you’ll find yourself gazing at the most unusual sight in the heart of the Californian hills. We flew into San Francisco early on a fresh Saturday morning, but the…
America had never really been on my to-do list, but when the in-laws invite you to their tenth wedding anniversary vow renewal in Las Vegas, who am I to say no? I’d agreed to go before I’d even considered any of the logistics; time off, pet-sitting, general finances of jetting to the other side of…
Family visits are not often seen as travel opportunities, even when they live more than an hour’s drive away. ‘You’re just visiting the parents’. Even if they haven’t stayed in the family home and live somewhere completely new, you still see it as ‘Mum and Dad’s place’. Shropshire has never been my home. Sure, it…
Growing up, my parents couldn’t stand flying, so our family holidays always involved endless car journeys. Naturally, France was a common destination but even after all these years, it seems there are still some hidden corners of this beautiful country I am yet to discover. One of these gems was Ambierle; an hour and a…
It’s not really in my nature to go somewhere twice…but there is one place I’ve gone out of my way to visit more than once…Venice. Now in my thirties, I’ve been here three times. As a teenager, in my twenties, and now, recently married, excited to share the most beautiful city in the world, with…
January is the worst time of year. Dress it up however you like with fresh starts and new beginnings, it still sucks. So, when your elder sister asks where you want to go for your 30th birthday which falls mid-February, you jump at the chance for a cheeky getaway in that first miserable week of…
Heaven is a place on earth – and it is called Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. It’s just a thirty-minute seaplane from the Maldivian airport of Malé, and I have never experienced a place that embodies such complete peace and ultimate luxury. Departing London Gatwick on a wet and miserable November evening, all worries, cares, and…