Category: Europe
Discover Umbria – The Beauty of Tuscany Without The Crowds
Known as ‘the green heart of Italy’ Umbria is less trodden than its much talked about neighbour, Tuscany. Yet Umbria offers a relaxing alternative without the crowds and expensive tourist prices with an equally impressive array of rich cultural and historical centres, edible treasures and natural spectacles. Discover Umbria as a great destination for lovers [...]
Castles, Vineyards and Bike Trails – Life Is Good Along The Mosel River Germany
When my husband and I first moved to Germany we searched for that typical German town with ‘gingerbread houses’ and an old mystical feel to it. After realizing most of that was in Bavaria, hours away from our house in Rheinland Pfalz, we stumbled upon the Mosel River. A 30-minute ride from our house through [...]
5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for Amateurs: How to Stay Safe When you think about cities where “anything goes,” chances are Amsterdam is among the first that comes to mind. Amsterdam tends to be far more lax when it comes to drug use, prostitution and other activities compared to other cities, either turning a blind eye or allowing things [...]
Discover Seductive, Secluded, Salento Italy
Discover the charm and beauty of Salento – Italy’s less touristy vacation destination Salento is the southernmost region in Italy’s fashionable boot and is loved by Italians for its beautiful weather, long sandy beaches, delicious food, charming classical towns and vibrant festivals. As it’s only in recent years that the region has been discovered by [...]
Costa Del Sol – Spain’s Ideal Destination For Couples of All Ages
Costa Del Sol – The Ideal Destination For Couples Every year for as long as I can remember my partner and I have responded to the question of where we’ll be heading on our summer holidays in the same way. It’s the Costa Del Sol for us! You might well wonder why we don’t push [...]
Lonely Planet Offers Free “Best of” Travel Apps
All of my favorites are included! Just in time for the new iPhone 5, free apps for the very ‘best of ‘ are being offered free of charge for Barcelona, London, New York, Paris, and Rome by Lonely Planet, one the most respected travel publishers in the world. Lonely Planet has earned the reputation of [...]
Guide To The Edinburgh Fringe – The World’s Largest Arts Festival
As the world’s largest arts festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is one of the most important and entertaining collections of theatre, comedy and performance art in the world. The Edinburgh Fringe is one of my personal highlights of the cultural calendar in the UK, and for anyone looking for a unique and exciting event in [...]
Britain’s Best French Bistros – A Taste of France in the UK
The UK is home to every kind of food you can imagine and Bistros are a prime example of this rule. Bistros typically have a relaxed, calm atmosphere and serve really good French food. They are a meeting point between French cuisine, and slow, chilled out dining. Here is our top choices! 1.) Galvin in [...]
London’s Vintage Fashion Scene & Top Hipster Hangouts
Here’s Your Guide To A Vintage Day Out in Paradise (aka London) Vintage Fashion, Markets, Streets and Hipster Hangouts…. Vintage fashion lovers and collectors travel from all over the UK to hunt out vintage treasures in London’s historic markets. In fact, people travel from all across Europe, and even America, to grab their own little [...]
Wander The Prosecco Road in North-East Italy For A Bubbly Good Adventure
An Introduction To The Prosecco Road in Northeast Italy. There was a time when Prosecco wine would be the drink of choice of only a few fortunate Italian northerners, a common presence at the end of their meals or to celebrate special occasions. But with exports of this sparkling white continuously on the rise, it’s [...]
