For more than two years now, I’ve lived in the stunning Mediterranean country of Italy, known and loved for its dramatic landscapes, picture-book cities, and – most importantly – for its food. It’s fair to say that life here can…
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A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO VENICE, ITALY
It’s fair to say that the rustic colours and elegant canals that make up the city of Venice, Italy, are not so much a hidden gem as the crowning jewel of Southern Europe. Around the world, visitors flock to its…
GUIDE TO NORTH-EASTERN ITALY: VENETO & FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
If there’s one thing we’ve learnt this year about travelling, it’s that it pays to venture off the beaten trail. Around the world, people are trading crowded capital cities for untouched natural beauty, swapping cosmopolitan commuter towns for compact, picturesque…
CINQUE TERRE, ITALY: 3-DAY ITINERARY
Bursts of sunlight punctuate the darkness as the train hurtles through the rocky tunnel, expertly carved into the steep cliffs. Within just 10 minutes from bustling La Spezia, you explode into Cinque Terre: a collection of coloured houses perched precariously…
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN TREVISO, ITALY
A labyrinth of canals framed by warm, pastel houses, and characterised by impossibly elegant architecture, Treviso is a city whose streets are as vibrant and bubbly as the prosecco it so famously produces. Often overshadowed by the grandeur of neighbouring…
THE BEST DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON
This summer, the landscape of travel is set to look very different, with staycations and day trips the adventure of choice. Over the past few months, people everywhere have begun to fall in love with their local area, exploring familiar…
LADIES WE LOVE: ABI PROWSE OF VIAGGIO MAGAZINE
Ladies We Love is a monthly interview series with women from around the world that provide us with inspiration through their travels and personal stories. This week we got to know travel blogger Abi Prowse of Viaggio Magazine. Abi Prowse…
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN: A 3-DAY ITINERARY
As Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg is buzzing and bustling, but with a distinctly subdued Scandinavian charm. Unexpectedly, this pint-sized, pastel-washed Swedish town stole my heart. Perched among the archipelagos of the Western Swedish coast, Gothenburg is equally picturesque as the…
10 NOVELS TO INSPIRE YOUR WANDERLUST
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.” – Anna Quindlen. In these uncertain times, travellers everywhere are experiencing itchy feet syndrome as they’ve never felt it before….
12 BEST THINGS TO DO IN OSLO, NORWAY
At the heart of Scandinavia lies Oslo: Norway’s modern yet traditional capital. Marrying sleek, stylish architecture with classic Nordic beauty, Oslo is beloved by locals and visitors alike. For a city so firmly connected to its Viking roots, Oslo has…
HOW TO VISIT REYKJAVIK, ICELAND ON A BUDGET
Reykjavik, and Iceland as a whole, is at the top of everyone’s bucket list. From its jaw-dropping landscapes to its glittering, dancing skies, this Scandinavian country is entirely unique in its culture and is a favourite location among travellers worldwide….
HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN SPITALFIELDS, LONDON
London is a celebration of culture; a mash-up of crisp, sharp businessmen and creative, laid-back artists. Perfectly embodying this diversity is the area of Spitalfields, which marks the point where the boundaries of edgy East London begin to merge with…