Answering the charming call of Verona
I knew Verona was going to be rather special, it being the setting for no less than two of Shakespeare’s plays. Fantastically situated, yards from the river Adige and bang opposite Sant’ Anastasia, one of […]
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7 ways to get the best of Barcelona
People don’t often need much convincing to head to Barcelona, but in case you do… Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city is home to 1.6 million residents (including Shakira), 68 parks, a world-class football team (hence […]
The Hague: Out of Amsterdam’s shadow once and for all
I spent my formative years living in “the judicial capital of the world”, The Hague. It doesn’t quite sound like the sexiest spot on earth, but it is a place where one may purchase food […]
Weird & wacky: 6 quirky things to do in Budapest
A city that once was once two, bisected by the Danube river – Budapest is still very much a tale of two halves. Whilst Pest buzzes and whirrs with city life, Buda basks in the […]
The only Mykonos guide you’ll ever need
Mykonos is my favourite summer destination in the world. It’s a crazy/beautiful kind of place. The airport is one of the worst I’ve ever been to (although I hear it’s finally getting refurbished), and yet […]
An American girl In Russia: 15 things I learned while visiting Saint Petersburg
Russia; the very sound of this country likely conjures up thoughts of a controversial leader or perhaps the nails-on-a-chalkboard sound of our very own President’s name. It has been in the front line of news […]
The one and only Munich Oktoberfest
This weekend marked the start of Munich Oktoberfest. Never have I seen so many people gathered in one room for the sole purpose of celebrating BEER. Oktoberfest is celebrated all around Germany (and the world) […]
Eating Portuguese food in London
I’ve been thinking about Portuguese restaurants in London, where are they and which is the best? To answer the question, I took my Portuguese best friend and my father with me to try out three of […]
Why Lisbon nightlife is the best in Europe
In this article, I hope to convince you that Lisbon nightlife is the best in all of Europe. Forget Berlin (too druggy), London (too expensive), Paris (too dangerous), Oslo (too cold), or Rome (too many […]
The 10 best restaurants in London for foodies
London is one of the top foodie capitals of the world making a list of “the best restaurants in London” a rather impossible task. The pace of exciting new London restaurant openings is faster than […]
48 great hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities for a weekend break from London. Although the flight is just over an hour, due to the time difference, you arrive two hours later on the way there […]
The most Instagram-worthy places in Portugal
Instagram is where I get a lot of my travel inspiration. Just by following a few friends, bloggers and igers you can quickly discover the best and most popular places to visit around the world. It’s our generation’s […]
Sunday lunch at Herodion Hotel Athens
The Herodion Hotel sits right at the foot of the Acropolis. It has two award-winning restaurants run by the same kitchen: the popular summer rooftop bar and restaurant Point A and the ground-floor restaurant Atrium, which is open year-round. You […]