sophiapatel99 Hi everyone, it’s Lauren from Wool of the King and I’m so excited to be writing for Sophia’s blog. Lately, I have been thinking so much about travelling even though I’m writing this from the UK in a national lockdown. One of my favourite things to do is to explore new places and to […]

sophiapatel99 Dubai is a destination that is all about indulgences. In other words, it’s all about your likings and whatever it’s, you’ll find them it here. If you’re looking to spend an unforgettable short trip in this city that radiates non-stop vibrancy, here is a proposed guide on how to roll out your perfect 3 […]

sophiapatel99 This is a guest post from the lovely Merry from Monodreme , who shares her experience of Christmas in Bali and her favourite things about Christmas! I’ve always had a sense of excitement and joy over Christmas. I love the lights, the decorations, pretty gift wrapping, and last is the Christmas tree. Those are […]

Travel has changed a lot in the last year and many of us have been forced to cancel our plans. It’s a real shame that so many have missed out on trips abroad, but there is always a silver lining. Being unable to travel overseas means that we have learned to appreciate the amazing destinations […]

sophiapatel99 Time for another one of my Lockdown Stories! In January 2020, being the ever so organised travel junkie that I am, I took advantage of the sales and booked 5 different trips, planning my whole year of travel. I do love to plan!  These trips included Finland in March, Morocco in May, Ireland (which […]

sophiapatel99 Before Lockdown In January 2020, being the ever so organised travel junkie that I am, I took advantage of the sales and booked 5 different trips, planning my whole year of travel. I do love to plan!  These trips included Finland in March, Morocco in May, Ireland (which is home) in June, climb Kilimanjaro […]

sophiapatel99 About me Héctor Nguema presents the unknown Equatorial Guinea. He is the founder of one of the first 100% local tour operators in the country. Passionate about the adventure and nature that surrounds us; Héctor tells us daily his experiences and in his social networks. How is life in the seventh least visited country?  […]

sophiapatel99 Hi guys, welcome to another guest post as part of my lockdown series – using my blog as a platform to share our new normal. Firstly I would like to thank Vinn for getting involved in this! Let me pass you over: This post may contain affiliate links to products at no additional cost […]

We need to have a group of things going for us in order to have a successful life – success, of course, being a subjective way of describing one’s existence. One person’s success may not be akin to another’s, but it’s generally considered a success if one is happy and content with the life they’ve […]

One industry that’s really suffered as a result of coronavirus is travel and tourism. It actually feels quite surreal to think that a few short months ago, it was possible to book a flight to anywhere in the world, get up and go. Lockdown restrictions all over the world means this isn’t possible right now, […]

sophiapatel99 If you and your family or partner are planning a big, once-in-a-lifetime holiday, you might be having some trouble narrowing down where you want to go. Should you explore the sights of Japan? Niagra Falls? Grand Canyon? There are hundreds of locations around the world that are on plenty of bucket lists, but one […]

sophiapatel99 As someone who has travelled a lot on business I have seen an awful lot of airports, which means I have drunk a lot of Starbucks coffee, sat in many soulless, generic bars, and browsed through many keyrings, hoodies and snowglobes bearing the name of whatever city the airport serves. I never even saw […]

sophiapatel99 As someone who has travelled a lot on business, I have seen an awful lot of airports, which means I have drunk a lot of Starbucks coffee, sat in many soulless, generic bars, and browsed through many keyrings, hoodies and snowglobes bearing the name of whatever city the airport serves. I never saw these […]

sophiapatel99 You can’t talk about Rome without mentioning its fountains. Rome’s history was always linked to water. Since ancient times, Rome built aqueducts to bring fresh water to the fountains of the city. It allowed the city to live and grow and the Romans celebrated life and victories with the best symbol, water fountains. Romans […]

sophiapatel99 You can’t talk about Italy without discussing the fountains in Rome. Rome’s history was always linked to water. Since ancient times, Rome built aqueducts to bring fresh water to the fountains of the city. It allowed the city to live and grow and the Romans celebrated life and victories with the best symbol, water […]

sophiapatel99 Hey there! The question that actually inspired me to make a travel blog was very unexpected: how to travel while working? That was the moment, when I realized, that out there are so many people who would like to travel but they don’t know how, where and maybe even why to travel. And that’s why […]

sophiapatel99 Barcelona’s Gaudi architecture, tapas bars and golden beach make the city an exciting, upbeat city break. But Catalonia’s beauty isn’t just limited to one city, so here are three day trips from Barcelona for your next break.  Tarragona Catalonia has been occupied for about 200,000 years! On this scale, the Roman era (2000 years […]

sophiapatel99 This guest post comes from Caroline at Breaks.com, a travel blog mainly focused on European and UK travel. Caroline is an experienced Dutch/English freelance writer with a passion for travel, animals and nature. When she is not looking for the next hot topic to write about, she loves walking her dog in the countryside! […]

sophiapatel99 Planning a holiday is so exciting! The world is your oyster and there for you to explore. Explore some European hidden gems, there are plenty of them! Where are you going to this year? Why not try something different than the usual city trips? Paris, Rome and London have been done over and over […]

I cannot believe 2019 is over, I swear they feel quicker every year. I love these sort of posts, especially to collate all my memories for the whole year. Let’s get straight into it.   January Other Half’s  birthday First meal out with other half (4 months late) February Chelsea V Malmo Bought half of […]

sophiapatel99 Hi guys! Visiting Venice was one of the best things I have done, it was a beautiful city! However with every holiday there are always things to know before you go. There is nothing wrong about being well-informed before a trip. Here are some travel tips I wish I had known before visiting Venice. […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! Summer is just the perfect time for travelling right? I have just got back from Venice, and sadly back to normality. Although I am not going to miss slipping on the bridges every day! Wondering what to wear in Venice, Italy? This guide will break down what I wore during my 5-day […]

sophiapatel99 A spectacle of the western world, showcasing the lives of the rich – Monaco is a must-visit nation. However tiny, there is plenty to see during your Monaco Day Trip, and here is where to start. A 20-minute trip away from Nice, it is very accessible to enter Monaco without daring to book a […]

sophiapatel99 With 300 days of sun each year, it is no surprise why the French Riviera is a hot spot among many people each year. On my travels of the Cote D’Azur, I spent a wonderful two days in Nice and some time in Monaco. Here are some of the must-see locations to add to […]