Sailing the Ionian Islands with Mariner Boating
If you follow THIS ISLAND LIFE on Instagram, you’ll know that in September 2019, we headed back to the Ionian Islands in Greece for…
Europe
10 TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO EUROPE ON A BUDGET
Anyone who has been to Europe knows that travelling to this beautiful part of the world doesn’t come cheap. So to help you travel…
Kapari Natural Resort, Santorini [Hotel Review]
Stacked high on the cliffs, 380 metres above sea level sits Kapari Natural Resort – a luxurious boutique resort that looks like a Santorini…
Cala Goloritzé – Sardinia’s most spectacular beach [Travel Guide]
My first trip to the Italian island of Sardinia was a complete surprise. After island hopping in Greece I knew we were flying into…
Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia Island, Greece [Travel Guide]
The Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece are home to some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe and they don’t get…
Pirates Bay on Ithaca Island, Greece [Travel Guide]
Ithaca is a tiny island in the Ionian Sea with a big history. In Greek mythology, the island is home to one of the…
The Ionian Island’s three best beaches [Travel Guide]
Scattered along the western coastline of Greece lies the beautiful Ionian Islands. These are my favourite islands in all of Greece, and it’s not…
Summer in Europe with Priority Pass
Sponsored by Priority Pass. While I get to travel to incredible island destinations for work, it’s not always as glamorous as it looks. What…
Castaway on Shipwreck Beach, Zakynthos [Travel Guide]
On a dark and stormy day in 1980, the infamous MV Panagiotis – a freight-liner making its way from Turkey, ran aground on Navagio Beach on…
Our top 11 bikini destinations from 2017
With another epic year of travel behind us, it’s time to reminisce back on our island hopping adventures. Take a look at our top…
Ithaca’s most beautiful beach
Basking in the crystal clear waters of my ancestral island home. Ithaca is a tiny Greek island in the Ionian Sea that is where…
Exploring secret beaches in Capri, Italy
It was by chance (and a missed ferry) that we found ourselves on Capri one perfect sunny day. Capri is a small island off the…
The Mediterranean by Massimo Vitali
Italian art photographer Massimo Vitali has captured some of the Mediterranean’s most picturesque coastline and what’s interesting about his work, is that it’s not…
On a roll in Prague
One of the best ways to explore a city like Prague is by bike. With its cobblestoned streets, spectacular bridges and enchanting castles it’s…
The world’s oldest amusement park
When you think of Austria, you imagine rolling hills, classical concerts, art galleries and schnaps with everything. Riding some crazy snake ride with a…
Bathing in Budapest
Bathing is one of my favourite hobbies, so when I heard that Budapest was the spa capital of Europe, I was excited. The Contiki…
Our summer in Europe with Contiki
Last month we followed the summer to Budapest, Vienna and Prague as guests of Contiki. Now when you think about a summer holiday destination,…
Europe, here we come!
We’re super excited to announce that this week we’ll be following the summer to Eastern Europe with Contiki. With the cold weather setting in…