Author Profile: Sophie Pearce

Welcome to Hobbiton, these are my top tips for visiting the Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand! Since I was a child, the Hobbit has been my favourite book. My mind used to run wild with imagination – the trolls, dragons, and dwarves all made my childhood just that bit more...   view more

Okay, so Lucerne is officially my favourite city in Switzerland. Situated next to the beautiful Lake Lucerne, with historic architectural masterpieces placed either side and the famous Kapellbrücke bridge running through its middle – it’s absolutely...   view more

I decided to spend the day in the Capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester. A charming market town, which has plenty to keep you...   view more

Although Kuala Lumpur is usually the main destination which draws tourists from all over the globe to visit Malaysia, there are tonnes of other places for you to choose and spend your vacation here. One of those places in...   view more

Only have 24 hours in St. Petersburg? No sweat. Here’s the best way to see St Petersburg in one day without missing any of the top attractions! St. Petersburg was my favourite city in Russia. The streets were lined with spectacular Renaissance-style buildings in every colour you could think...   view more

If you’re heading to Russia, chances are your main inspiration for a visit was Moscow’s infamous Red Square. I have to admit, on approaching the complex and seeing the St. Basil’s Cathedral colourful spires for the first time I was incredibly...   view more

Are you after some luxury in the blue city of Rajasthan? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Jodhpur is full of hotels, cafés and attractions that will make you feel like a million...   view more

Rajasthan is my favourite state in all of India and I like to feel like I know my way around now. I’ve visited Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Udaipur many times but none of them compare to the breath taking golden city that is...   view more

Compared to the hectic, dusty and busy capital of Kathmandu in Nepal, Pokhara was an oasis of calm. I instantly felt a bohemian traveller vibe, which was exactly what I was after. A great place to find peace and relax, I knew I was going to love it...   view more

This list will guarantee that you get the absolute best out of your visit to Kathmandu, however short. Some will tell you to get out of here as soon as possible, but I think that this city deserves a little more...   view more

Agra is definitely an ‘in-and-out’ in one day kind of city (polite way of saying it’s awful) and so this can be a little bit of a set back if you’re on a strict...   view more

Rajasthan has my heart but Udaipur truly has my soul. It’s straight from the pages of a bohemian romantic fairy tale and you will feel like royalty as you wander around the breath taking Lake...   view more

You may have heard of the blue pearl Chefchaouen in Morocco, but have you heard of Jodhpur in India? It’s the Blue city you cannot miss while you’re...   view more

Julley from Leh! That means Hello in Ladakh and you’ll find that everyone here is itching to say it to you. Leh is the super friendly mountain city that is waiting for you to visit...   view more

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and it’s a busy, bustling city which is spread out over the old and the new. The old side definitely has more culture but the new also provides some of the 21st century comforts like shopping malls, bars and clubs...   view more

There’s no doubt about it, I fell in love with Rishikesh as soon as I arrived. The beautiful hills which fall into each other, the clean, green flowing mother Ganga and the peaceful vibes which seem to be all over the place are infectious. I was...   view more

Ever since reading Brighton Rock by Graham Greene and watching the recent movie remake, I’ve wanted to visit Brighton. It just looked like such a hip retro seaside...   view more

Before I came to India, I had never heard of Lucknow. But, as I’ve been in India for quite a few months now, I tend to play flight roulette on Skyscanner to find cheap places to escape Delhi for the weekend. Luckily for me, the capital of Uttar Pradesh popped...   view more

Varanasi. One of the world’s oldest cities, founded by Lord Shiva himself and a huge sacred site for pilgrims of the Hindu faith. It is truly, without doubt, one of the most crazy places you will ever have the pleasure of...   view more

There is one city which has a special place in my heart and that is the Scottish Capital of Edinburgh. I first visited this incredible city when I performed at the Fringe Festival in 2009 and have kept coming back for more ever...   view more

One of my all time favourite cities, and probably the most underrated, in Europe is Budapest. As it can be a bit overwhelming to choose what to do on a city break to the capital of Hungary, here is your Budapest Bucket List to ensure you experience some of the...   view more

If there’s one city which has a great weather, location and character – it’s Essaouira. It is commonly known as Africa’s windy city and they’re definitely not wrong...   view more

When I crossed over the water from England, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Bright sunshine, blue skies – in Wales?! It made a nice change from the grey clouds, wind and rain that you’re usually greeted with on...   view more

There are countless reasons to visit Zermatt all year round. In Winter, it turns into a wonderland of snow capped chateaus, a magnificent ski resort to try out the slopes and the buzz of...   view more

In the Myanmar tourist triangle, Mandalay is really only seen as a stopover for most tourists who are travelling through to Inle lake or waiting for their flight out of the...   view more

Pondicherry was like a dream. A beautiful dream full of clean sandy beaches, laid back colourful streets and European architecture. I kept asking myself ‘am I in India or...   view more

Before I even got to Kandy, everyone was telling me to avoid it; “Oh, it’s not as nice as Ella”, “It’s too busy, so we didn’t stay long”, “It’s just a tourist trap” and to a certain extent this is totally...   view more

So, you’ve been to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and now you’re looking for something more off the beaten track in Rajasthan? Well, look no further than Alwar. Tucked away in the Rajasthani countryside, Alwar gives you a perfect break from the loud noise of the...   view more

Ella was such an awesome stop in Sri Lanka. It was the first place that, to me, really felt like a traveller town. My heart melted when I saw the mountain views all around me and felt the bohemian...   view more

Nuwara Eliya was truly a magical stop in Sri Lanka. It was emerald green tea leaves for days, cascading waterfalls and quaint colonial buildings which made me feel like I was at home in...   view more

On the edge of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh lies the spiritual retreat of Dharamshala. A safe haven for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan government in exile and Tibetan refugees; It definitely has a great mix of cultures and...   view more

I had big expectations when I was going to visit Meghalaya. As the most popular stop for tourists in North East India, I knew it just had to be amazing! I saw these pictures of green forests, waterfalls, hills and the root...   view more

If you’re like me and this will be the first time you’ve explored North East India, I’m sure you don’t know what to expect. There’s limited information on the internet, Lonely Planet is four years out of date and it’s a little bit of a gamble in organising travel...   view more

In a big city full of traffic, tall buildings and industry, it's so refreshing to see these pops of colour. I know it may seem a bit odd to travel all the way to Bristol to visit a housing estate but in my opinion it is well worth...   view more

When you land into Fes, you'll quickly discover that it's one of the most rambunctious cities that you can visit in Morocco! It's a labyrinth of medinas, colours, mosques, madrassa's, tagine and beautiful chaos around every...   view more

It may surprise you to know that there are plenty of fascinating places to visit in Cairo that aren’t just the Pyramids Necropolis in...   view more

Not many explorers choose to adventure around Luxor by themselves. But, I can say with surety you’ll have a better time. Not only are you free to do what you want and on your own schedule. You can beat the crowds in the process which is a win in...   view more

Aswan was, without a doubt, my favourite city in Egypt. The temperature may have gotten hotter down near Nubia, but I was loving every second of this oasis by the river...   view more