Author Profile: Debra Morrow

Did you know that Venice is sinking at a rate of 1-2mm per year? Sounds like a very good reason to start planning a trip there - before it's too late! The first time I went to Venice, it was part of a tour. The city fascinated me and I left feeling I had unfinished business there, vowing to return. We arrived in Venice by Vaporetto. I felt very much like Angelina Jolie in The Tourist! (That’s a movie to watch if you’re heading to Venice, Oh and Death in Venice...   view more

Santorini with it's whitewashed buildings and blue-domed roofs, is regarded by many, as the quintessential Greek Island. There’s no getting around it, Santorini would have to be one of the most expensive Greek Islands to holiday on. Having said that though, if it is your first time to the Greek Islands, Santorini is a place that you just have to see. Located in the Cyclades group of Islands, it is the place you picture in your mind when you think of the Greek...   view more

San Francisco was the beginning of our big USA trip. We were surprised at how safe we felt and how much there was to see and do in San Francisco. This was my first trip to mainland USA. I was nervous about San Francisco because we had been warned about high crime rates, particularly car break-ins, and we were hiring a car! Nervously, we checked into our hotel and embarked on 4 days of exploring this vibrant...   view more

There is more to do in Las Vegas than gamble and get married! Here are 10 unique Las Vegas experiences, that you should add to your itinerary. I’m not saying don’t put a bet on when you go to Vegas, placing a bet on the strip is kind of a mandatory Las Vegas experience. However, I think you should nominate an amount you are prepared to lose, head into your favourite casino, have fun until it is gone, and then get off the gambling floor and experience some of these other amazing things Vegas...   view more

Need help planning your 3-day Memphis itinerary? Here is a complete guide to discovering this city steeped in rich history and southern charm! Memphis is a smaller city than I thought it would be and so I think we managed to see most of the highlights in the 3 days we were...   view more

There’s so much to see and to do in New Orleans! Here are some things that I can recommend doing during a 3-day stay in New Orleans, to maximize your...   view more

Istanbul is a vibrant city where East meets West literally, with stunning architecture and where the sound of a call to prayer echoes the city's fascinating history and culture. Istanbul is a city that completely surprised me. I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did. Initially I was intrigued by a city that spans two continents, both Asia and Europe. However, with 5 days to explore, we soon discovered there so much more to Istanbul than just its...   view more

Glasgow is Scotland's lively, vibrant, second largest city. Full of art, culture and friendly locals, Glasgow is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. Let’s go gallivanting in...   view more

Edinburgh is a city I love and return to time and time again. Read on for tips on where to stay and top things to do on a long weekend in Edinburgh. Scotland’s Capital is a city of stunning contrasts, where the medieval past meets modern elegance. There is so much to see and do, you’ll find a long weekend in Edinburgh may not be long enough, and vow to return….as I have done many...   view more

This 3-day Stockholm itinerary offers the perfect mix of history, culture and beautiful scenery, ensuring you make the most of your time in Sweden's capital city. No trip to Sweden would be complete without a few days spent exploring its impressive capital city of Stockholm. My grandparents were Swedish, and I have always been curious about my Swedish heritage. So it was with great excitement that I started planning our trip to Sweden, starting with this comprehensive 3-day Stockholm itinerary...   view more

Discover Kyoto's top 10 must-see attractions - from ancient temples to scenic gardens. Plan your perfect Kyoto itinerary with these travel tips! New to Kyoto? Read my list of the top 10 must-see attractions in Kyoto to add to your travel...   view more

Come for the Spring Festival but stay 3 days in Takayama for its historic old town, a sneaky onsen, stunning scenery and Hida beef! It was a very happy accident that I chose to stay 3 days in Takayama during the annual Takayama Spring Festival! Read on for a comprehensive 3-day Takayama itinerary that goes beyond the Spring...   view more

Launceston is a quiet, charming city in Tasmania's north and is a hub for fine Tasmanian food and wine. Here are my top 5 things you should add to your Launceston itinerary. We stayed in Launceston for a few nights simply because that is the starting point for the guided walk of the Overland Track with The Tasmanian Walking Company. If you have time to spend a night or 2 in Launceston, then I highly recommend fitting in a few of these activities during your...   view more

Short on time but still want to see all the iconic LA sights in just one day? I have the perfect solution, read on to find out how! Los Angeles, city of Angels, was a brief stop on our epic USA holiday. Having just driven from San Francisco, down the Pacific Coast Highway, we wanted to see the iconic LA sights but the last thing we wanted to do was any more...   view more

The Ionian Greek Island of Corfu is a fantastic holiday destination. If you want to experience a different Greek Island vibe, read...   view more

What an epic adventure we have just completed! Our journey began in the stunning Cyclades Greek Island of...   view more

Milan is the perfect place to set up base in Northern Italy, and as I found out, there is so much more to this city than just fabulous shopping. Milan was a pleasant surprise, such a stylish city full of things to see and cool cafes to...   view more

Did you know that there is so much more to see and do in beautiful Bordeaux, located in Southwest France, than just wine tasting? I loved Bordeaux! We sampled some Scotch in Scotland, Champagne in Champagne and now perhaps some bordeaux in Bordeaux?? I’m starting to see a theme emerging! Seriously though, we soon discovered Bordeaux has stunning architecture, gorgeous chateaus and beautifully landscapes to...   view more

Paris is a city not just for lovers. It is romantic, yes, but it is also full of art, history and magnificent architecture. I have been to Paris twice, once with kids and once with one of my best friends. Both times were wonderful for totally different...   view more

On a recommendation, we decided to catch the ferry over to Gotland from Stockholm and fly back. The ferry trip takes approximately 3 hours, but I was told it is quite scenic. The flight back is only half an hour with the added benefit of landing at the airport we needed to be at for our long flight...   view more

There is so much to see in Barcelona, but with good planning and a pair of comfortable shoes, you can see so much of it in a week. I have visited this vibrant city twice, for someone like me that loves art and architecture, Barcelona is a...   view more

The quintessential Greek Island of Paros offers gorgeous beaches, a picturesque harbour, great shopping and a fascinating history. Paros was the Greek Island we visited that was a little bit of an unknown. We didn’t know too much about it other than it was close to the other Greek Islands we were staying on – Santorini and Mykonos. I loved Paros! It is more laid back and relaxed than the other two islands and the beaches are … dare I say it – more...   view more

There is more to see and do in Mykonos than just partying on the beach. Here's what we saw in 4 days! When you decide to make the Greek Islands your holiday destination, (and who wouldn’t?), the next decision you have to make is WHICH Greek island/s to go to. There are SOOO many to choose...   view more

Nice, on the French Riviera, is a beautiful spot to holiday in, but it also makes the perfect base, to explore further afield. Nice is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the French Riviera. Both times we stayed in Nice, we arrived by train from other cities in France – Bordeaux and Carcassonne. The first time we stayed in Nice it was summer which meant long warm days, perfect for a day of sightseeing then a few hours on the...   view more

There is so much to see in the Greek capital of Athens, that I feel we only just scratched the surface of this ancient city. Athens is unjustly overlooked by many when travelling to Greece. Often seen as merely a springboard to the Greek Islands, I wasn’t sure what to expect from our visit to this ancient...   view more

Italy's Lake Como is the home to amazing restaurants with stunning water views, dreamy villas, gorgeous gardens and George Clooney! If George Clooney likes it, it must be good, right? In 2022, we decided to find out for ourselves. We used Milan as a base to travel out to Cinque Terre and then we returned to Milan to catch the train up to Lake Como, then a ferry, to reach the stunningly beautiful Bellagio – our home for the next 3...   view more