I went on my first road trip at the tender age of 5. The adventure took us all the way from the undulating greenery of Colorado to the neon lightbulbs of Las Vegas.  My parents, aunt, uncle and their shaggy Cairn Terrier Benny all watched in amusement as I documented the journey on my red plastic camera with the diligence of a war correspondent. I’d like to say that a lot has changed now, two decades later. But – for better or worse – that couldn’t be further from the truth. My family still don’t let me anywhere near the steering wheel. My camera is still the first item on my packing list. And ..read more

Before I boarded my plane to Valetta no one warned me that I should bring my stretchy pants. Never mind a bikini – they’re what you’ll really need after visiting all the incredible restaurants in Malta and Gozo. It turns out the island’s foodie scene is absolutely out of this world with little gems hiding around every corner. But with so many great spots to choose from, where do you even start? I took it upon myself to find out in what turned out to be one of the most lip-smacking, trouser-button-popping weeks of my life. As you may know I’ve been a vegan for about a year but recently been fl ..read more

On this very day, a decade ago, I was sat in my bedroom reading the dictionary. I can’t say that with complete certainty but it’s more likely than not. It’s how I spent almost every evening as a fourteen year old. What kind of a teenage girl spends her free time reading the dictionary? The answer is simple – the kind of girl that feels like nobody can understand her. I don’t mean that in an angsty, me-against-the-world kind of way. I mean that literally. Just before my fourteenth birthday my family moved to Vienna, away from the safety of our home in the Czech Republic. Away from the safety of ..read more

It’s mid-April and I’ve published exactly two blog posts in 2018. That’s including this one. You know what the worst part is? One of my New Year’s resolutions was to become a more active blogger, to share my tips and stories with you in this longer format. Instead I have 151 article drafts and guilt sitting on my shoulders, enjoying the piggy back ride. There’s a good reason for my absence though. As you’ll know if you follow me on Instagram and Facebook, I’ve been travelling around Africa since the beginning of the year. But my trip was more than a happy-g0-lucky backpacking adventure. I came ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I love a good deal. I once treated myself to a beautiful lace dress only to see it on sale for 50% off the next day and it ate away at my soul for weeks. To prevent this from happening, I’m always on the lookout for a way to make my life (which is 99% travel) more affordable. Not only in the financial sense – time is money and saving time is often even more valuable in my eyes. We millennials are constantly berated for being glued to our phones but guess what? That’s where most of my time and money saving happens. There are hundreds of apps whose sole purpose it is ..read more

I’m an expert at losing friends.  Getting close to people has never been a problem for me. Those who know me well say it’s because of my relentless positivity. Those who know me even better might tell you it’s because I don’t do small talk. Whatever the answer, I’ll often find strangers confiding in me just hours into our meeting. First impressions are kind of my jam. But as time goes by most of my friendships dissipate, leaving nothing but faint memories and noncommittal requests to get a coffee sometime. I spent years trying to figure out why my friendships have such a short shelf life. Did ..read more

Chestnuts crackle over an open fire, jingle bells echo through the air and snowflakes melt on your finger tips. Winter in Europe is as magical as it looks on the silver screen.   Whether you’re a Love Actually fan or prefer The Holiday’s quaint British countryside, I can guarantee you’ll find the Christmas spot of your dreams on this continent. I’ve lived here my entire life – from Austria to Russia – but winter has always been less about travel and more about spending time with my family. This year I decided it was finally time to explore the best winter destinations in Europe. To really expl ..read more

Putting together a shortlist of the best things to do in Menorca proved more difficult than I’d anticipated.  Its name literally means “smaller island”, in contrast with neighbouring Mallorca. But despite its size Menorca surprised me with a myriad of gorgeous towns, secluded beaches and delicious local dishes. The island marches to the beat of its own drum, and it’s a laid-back one. The kind that makes you want to jump in a convertible and drive around with the top down. Only in this case the convertible would be electric – Menorca has been championing sustainable tourism for years. If you e ..read more