Planning a weekend trip to Tuscany, I decided to fly in and out of Pisa. Why? Cheap flights from London. Return, my fare was £35. Steal! My first night in Tuscany, I stayed in Lucca, a true hidden gem. On my second day, I planned on staying in Pisa and hiking Cinque Terre. Eager to get … Continue reading Passing Through Pisa
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Seeing the Best of Cinque Terre in One Day
Cinque Terre, idyllic, quaint, rustic, and perched on a rugged part of the Italian coast. Five UNESCO protected villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore overlooking the pristine Mediterranean Sea- it's the kind of places you have to see to believe. Long on my list of places to visit, it wasn't until I started planning a … Continue reading Seeing the Best of Cinque Terre in One Day
#Take12Trips: August + September
After a pretty low key June and July, August and September felt crazy busy. With a few long weekend trips, as well as city breaks, spread over both months, the weeks flew by. October's also set to be a busy month- I'm taking my first extended chunk of time off this year- spending a few … Continue reading #Take12Trips: August + September
20 Photos to Inspire a Trip to the Breathtaking Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre, idyllic, quaint, rustic, and perched on a rugged part of the Italian coast. Five UNESCO protected villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore overlooking the pristine Mediterranean Sea- they're the kind of places you have to see to believe. Long on my list of places to visit, it wasn't until I started planning a … Continue reading 20 Photos to Inspire a Trip to the Breathtaking Cinque Terre
Tuscany’s Hidden Gem, Lucca
One of Tuscany's best kept secrets, Lucca is a charming, beautiful city. Cobblestone streets, homes in warm yellows, oranges and pinks, it's a place of effortless beauty. Keen to spend a weekend in Italy, I was drawn to Pisa because of the cheap flights from London. Realising I could fly in early Saturday and leave … Continue reading Tuscany’s Hidden Gem, Lucca
5 Things to do in Milan
Milan is one of those cities in Italy that's often overlooked. Everyone told me I wouldn't like Milan- too industrial, and not enough like other places in Italy. Milan reminded me of Berlin in comparison to other German towns and cities. Different, but in a good way. A stark contrast to Venice, Florence and Rome, … Continue reading 5 Things to do in Milan
5 Must-Do’s in Venice
With the most picturesque streets and houses you can imagine, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views every moment you’re in Venice. There's no place in the world like Venice. Venice is small enough to wander in just a few days. I arrived in Venice on a Saturday morning at 10 am and left the next day … Continue reading 5 Must-Do’s in Venice
#Take12Trips: April
Springtime in London is just darling. Sunshine, stunning wysteria, and that perfect temperature weather where all you need is a light jacket. Sure, there are rainy/colder/windy days, but so far I'm impressed by London's springtime game. This month, I took advantage of two bank holiday weekends (read: days off work) to visit Sweden, exploring Stockholm and … Continue reading #Take12Trips: April
One Day in Venice, Italy
There's no place in the world like Venice, it's an incredible city. With the most picturesque streets and houses you can imagine, you'll be treated to gorgeous views every moment you're in Venice. It's a city built in another time, when access to water meant access to money. Venice is small enough to wander in just … Continue reading One Day in Venice, Italy
Photo Diary: Venice & Milan
Even since visiting Italy for the first time over 9 years ago, I've been looking forward to a return trip. Having only been to Rome and Pompeii, planning a long weekend in other Italian destinations was at the top of my priority list once I moved to London. Fortunately, a bank holiday at the end … Continue reading Photo Diary: Venice & Milan