Are you planning a long weekend trip to France and looking for ideas? In this blog post, I will share our itinerary for 3 days in Burgundy, visiting beautiful villages and tasting amazing wine. If you are new to this blog, hi, my name is Liza! I love planning complex travel itineraries and escaping London at least once a month. If you’re also working full-time and don’t have too much annual leave, you can find a lot of activity-packed itineraries on Tripsget! Each time a bank holiday approaches, I panic. As someone who runs a travel blog, I feel immense pressure to travel at each and every opp ..read more

Heading to Switzerland soon and looking for the optimal itinerary? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this 5-day itinerary for Switzerland in winter, I will share all the amazing places that you should visit on your 5-day trip to this beautiful country.  Did you know that you can do plenty of things in Switzerland in winter that are not skiing? Read my article to learn more about fun things to do in Switzerland in winter that are not skiing. If you’re new to this blog, hi, we are Liza and Jose and we regularly spend long weekends exploring different cities and regions of Europe, while ..read more

This is our honest review of the word’s longest sledge run in Switzerland (Grindelwald). Are you thinking of trying sledging in Switzerland? Interested in the longest sledge run in the world located in Grindelwald? Look no further! In this article, I will share our experience sledging in Grindelwald and all the useful information you need to know before going there, especially if it’s your first sledge run. Overview of all the links mentioned in this article: Hotels in Grindelwald: Hotel Bernerhof, Hotel Spinne, Hotel Fiescherblick Transport: Swiss Pass or Rental car Grindelwald Firs ..read more

Planning a trip to Switzerland in winter but not sure if you want to ski? Don’t worry, there are plenty of fun things to do in Switzerland in winter for non-skiers and I will tell you all about them in this article.  If you’re new to this blog, hi, we are Liza and Jose, and we regularly spend long weekends exploring different cities and regions of Europe while working full-time in London. A few times per year, we also take longer trips outside Europe and, of course, document all our itineraries on this blog. We’ve travelled to over 100 counties in total, and you can see all the destinatio ..read more

In this article, I will share the best things to do in Hong Kong when it rains – so you don’t end up spending time at your hotel.  Hong Kong is one of my favourite places on Earth. I was very fortunate to have spent over 5 months in this amazing city back in 2013, and when I returned earlier this year, I was overjoyed to be back again. Read our new article about the perfect itinerary for 5 days in Hong Kong! However, 10 years ago, I had all the time in the world for sightseeing and could wait for a sunny day to visit the landmarks. This time, it wasn’t the case. We were on a tight sc ..read more

Are you planning a tropical vacation but need help deciding whether to pick Maldives, Seychelles, or Mauritius? In this article, I’ll share our experience visiting Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives and advise which is the best for a honeymoon, a holiday with kids, working remotely, a budget-friendly holiday or a luxury vacation. I will also share the best month/time of the year to travel to each of these places and tell you where the best beaches are, in the Maldives vs Seychelles vs Mauritius! Why Seychelles, Mauritius or the Maldives? When it comes to choosing a tropical beach getaway, the ..read more

In this article, I’d love to share with you our 5-day itinerary for Hong Kong, featuring a lot of budget-friendly things and must-do activities.  Hong Kong is one of my favourite places on Earth. I was very fortunate to have spent over 5 months in this amazing city back in 2013, and when I returned earlier this year, I was overjoyed to be back again. In this 5-day itinerary for Hong Kong, I wanted to share some of my favourite places in Hong Kong and must-visit places that will make you fall in love with Hong Kong, too!  Here’s a short overview of the 5-day itinerary for Hong Kong Da ..read more

In this article, I wish share with you some of the best & greatest value travel purchases for a frequent traveller. Frequent travellers know that expenses can add up quickly. Whether it’s for business or leisure, if you’re traveling several times each year, now might be the right time to start reevaluating your travel gear. It sometimes makes sense to buy cheaply and replace whenever an item starts to degrade, but other times, making a smart purchase decision early on can lead to substantial long-term savings. The value in quality luggage It’s easy to see why people would find inexpensive ..read more

Is 50k gbp a good salary in London? Well, there is no easy answer! In this article, I will share how much it costs to live in London these days and what you can really afford on 50k in London in terms of lifestyle. So… imagine. You’ve been offered 50K gbp a year. Will you have a comfortable lifestyle in London on 50k? The answer is: depends. Whether you live alone or have a family (and, of course, what rich means to you) – you will have a completely different level of life in London. Here’s what you can expect to find in this post: Which jobs pay 50K and more in London? There are plenty of job ..read more

Are you planning to travel to the Philippines but unsure where to go and what you can visit in the Philippines in 10 days? In this itinerary for 10 days in the Philippines, I will share the best way to visit 3 amazing islands – Boracay, Cebu and Bohol!  We went to the Philippines in April and May and absolutely loved it! however, these are also the hottest months in the Philippines. As someone who is not really used to the heat, I must admit that I actually suffered quite a bit there and couldn’t really function during the hottest hours of the day. Here is a short overview of our itinerar ..read more