Hayley Rubery

A 9-Day Guide to Sicily: Discover the Heart of the Mediterranean

2024-08-20T11:16:04Z

A 9-day guide to Sicily: Discover the heart of the Mediterranean... In June, Mum and I embarked on a 9-day Sicilian adventure, exploring the largest island in the Mediterranean. This 9-day itinerary will take you on a journey through some of the island's most enchanting cities, from the vibrant capital of Palermo to the charming coastal towns of Sciacca and Taormina, ending in the lively city of Catania... Day 1-3: Palermo – A Tapestry of Cultures We spent our first three days in Palermo, the island's bustling capital. This trip was my first visit to Sicily and Palermo was truly love at first site, a captivating blend of ancient history, diverse cultures, and delicious cuisine. Begin your exploration with a visit to the Palermo Cathedral (we bought the full ticket for €15 which included the rooftop, museum and crypt), a stunning example of Sicily's unique blend of Norman, Moorish, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. Next, stroll through the Quattro Canti, a Baroque square at the intersection of Palermo's two main streets (this was our favourite spot for a bowl of pasta & wander around the shops!). After your first day exploring, enjoy dinner at a local trattoria, our favourite was Caffe […]

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Exploring Budva, Montenegro: A Perfect Two-Day Itinerary Focused on the Old Town

2024-08-16T16:07:51Z

Back in June Ben and I took an easyJet flight to Tivat in Montenegro to discover what this stunning, and fairly undiscovered country has to offer. We spent four days in Montenegro and our hotel was based in Budva - we fell in love with the Old Town so I thought I'd put together a 48 hour guide to Budva Old Town to add to your travel list; it's a must visit! Nestled along Montenegro's stunning Adriatic coastline, Budva is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its picturesque beaches and vibrant nightlife, Budva’s heart is its charming Old Town (Stari Grad). If you’re planning a visit, two days in Budva is the perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this ancient town. Here’s a guide on how to make the most of your 48 hours, focusing on the Old Town and its surrounding areas... Day 1: Dive into History and Culture Morning: start with a leisurely walk through the narrow, cobblestone streets of Budva’s Old Town. Dating back over 2,500 years, this walled city is one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. One of our favourite things to […]

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Postcards from Montenegro

2024-06-10T13:16:10Z

Sharing some postcards from our recent trip to Montenegro with easyJet. Last week we flew from London Luton to Tivat with easyJet to experience a new route they've launched (also flying from London Gatwick too *PR trip), to enjoy a four night trip to Montenegro. *Spoiler: it's STUNNING! This was my second visit to Montenegro, the first being a day trip to Kotor when our cruise stopped off last November, for me it was love at first site but a day really didn't feel like enough so I was super excited to head back and explore some more! We stayed in Budva which was a great point to get around Montenegro (only 30 minutes from the airport), and a great hub for taxis, buses and boats! I thought I'd share some postcards from our trip; if you haven't thought about visiting; then you really need too - this destination is so stunning and one to visit before it becomes a tourist hot-spot! Hayley x Above: the view of Budva Old Town from Mogren Beach Below: Budva Old Town (a MUST visit!) Above: Dining at Piano Noble, Budva Old Town Below: Exploring Kotor Old Town Above: Visiting Our Lady of the […]

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Flying With Jet2: My Experience

2023-12-14T13:46:53Z

In October I took a flight to Athens with one of my favourite airlines; Jet2 - here's how we got on! Check out flights to Athens with Jet2 here! Back in October I took a flight to Athens with Jet2; one of my favourite airlines (and travel companies full stop!), every experience I've had with Jet2 has always been super seamless, whether it's a flight or package holiday! I flew from London Stansted to Athens with Jet2 ahead of a cruise, myself and my best friend Steph opted for the early morning 6am flight so we'd have plenty of time to find our bearings in Athens. Our flight was on time, the check in process was super seamless (I love that you also get a good bag allowance with Jet2 too!), in just over 3.5 hours we were touching down in Athens & ready to explore! I've just actually signed up for "MyJet2" (it's free to join!), you get exclusive member discounts - upon signing up I've just had two offers; "£120 off eligible holidays until 31 October 2025" & "10% off eligible flights until 31 October 2025". As someone who travels a lot; I try to save money everywhere […]

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Checking In: Mondrian, Duxton Hill – Sinagpore

2023-10-30T15:25:02Z

Sharing an insight to my recent stay at the newly opened Mondrian Duxton Hill in Singapore! Where? Mondrian Singapore Duxton, 16A Duxton Hill, Singapore 089970 A few weeks back I landed home from an incredible four-night solo trip to Singapore with Visit Singapore; where I was exploring and creating content for this vibrant city! (*PR trip). After doing lots of research into hotels I decided to book the newly opened Mondrian Duxton Hill, and I can safely say that it was a GREAT choice! I secured a really good deal on Booking.com (saving nearly £500 on my stay!), and I was so impressed with the hotel! I'm going to take it back to the beginning of my trip and talk you through a magical stay at Mondrian Singapore Duxton!... When I checked into the hotel I was blown away by the vibe, it was completely relaxed, welcoming and I felt at home straight away. After a super helpful and friendly check in I went to check out my room, which I was super impressed with, spacious and super comfortable (the bed was insane!), I had everything I needed! But let's talk about my favourite part of the hotel; the rooftop […]

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