5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Volunteer Abroad Program

5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Volunteer Abroad Program

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” – Winston Churchill So you might be thinking to yourself, “I want to volunteer abroad, where do I start? Where can I volunteer?” With a wealth of different program options around the world, there are some important factors to consider…

The Pearl of the Adriatic: 5 Unmissable Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Pearl of the Adriatic: 5 Unmissable Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Explore beaches, forts, palaces and the picturesque Old Town of Dubrovnik. Read on for what to see in Dubrovnik. Croatia has quickly soared to the top of everyone’s list of places to travel to in Europe, and now that I’ve visited it is extremely clear why. The country is a fascinating blend of old world…

11 Easy Tips and Tricks to Up Your Mobile Photography Game

11 Easy Tips and Tricks to Up Your Mobile Photography Game

Smartphones can be seriously powerful photography tools, here’s how to make the most of your phone camera! For the first 3 years of running Yoga, Wine & Travel I didn’t use or own a DSLR, point-and-shoot or mirrorless camera. For the longest time prior to investing in my DSLR it was just up to me…

20 Stunning Travel Photos of Sintra in Portugal to Stoke Your Wanderlust

20 Stunning Travel Photos of Sintra in Portugal to Stoke Your Wanderlust

Ahhhh Sintra, home to castles that once housed Portugal’s monarchs including the stunning red, purple and yellow Pena Palace, Quinta de Regaleira, the Moorish Castle and the Monserrate Palace (just to name a few). Its landscape and combination of Romantic, Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance architectural elements has led Sintra to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It…

Verona in One Day: A Travel Guide From a Non-Romantic

Verona in One Day: A Travel Guide From a Non-Romantic

Because there’s more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet! Read on for what to do on your day trip from Venice to Verona. I’m not known for being an extremely sentimental person, there’s even a running joke about how I received a wonderful, lengthy handwritten Christmas card from my boyfriend last year – in return, I…