WHAT TO DO IN CORDOBA Córdoba, a stunning city in northern Andalusia famed for its historic, lush flower patios. I'll admit, we added Córdoba to our Andalusia road trip itinerary after seeing photos of the flower patios. The patios have been around since the Mesopotamic era, built by the Romans to offer reprieve from the … Continue reading There’s More to Córdoba than Beautiful Flower Patios
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Inside the Flower Patios of Córdoba, Spain
A GUIDE TO THE FLOWER PATIOS OF CORDOBA Córdoba had been on my list of potential things to see in Andalusia, but it wasn't until I saw photos of the famed flower patios that I moved it into a 'must visit' slot for our four day road trip. Yes, the Mezquite-Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church … Continue reading Inside the Flower Patios of Córdoba, Spain
Week 1: Blazers for Beaches
**This post is about five weeks behind schedule. A post that I started with the best intent in week two, and let slip until now. I'd apologise, but I've made slowing down, relaxing and working on healing a top priority in my first few weeks of travel. In the next month, I'll be slow travelling (spending more … Continue reading Week 1: Blazers for Beaches
Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Last year, I wrote about visiting Kew Gardens as a day trip from the city to relax and revel in the beauty of the orchid display. Each year, Kew puts on an orchid festival. Returning for the 24th year, this year's show was taken over by 1,100 species of orchids representative of Colombia. Kew Gardens … Continue reading Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Thatched Homes in Adare, Ireland
At the end of May, I joined friends from the States on a six day road trip around Ireland. Whilst planning the trip, we chose places to spend each evening in with a few day stops peppered in between. On our drive from Kinsale to Doolin, we'd planned on stopping at the University of Limerick … Continue reading Thatched Homes in Adare, Ireland
Spring in the Netherlands
Some places are just better seen in spring. Warmer weather, greenery, flowers blooming, and less tourists than summer make many places in Europe better to visit in spring. One such place? The Netherlands. With charming windmills, colorful tulips, idyllic canals and warm days, spring is a great time to cruise the canals of Amsterdam, cycle … Continue reading Spring in the Netherlands
Cycling Through Tulip Fields in Holland
You know those things you dream about doing as a child? The ones that when you finally get to do them as an adult, you're awestruck? One of those moments for me happened recently- cycling through the Dutch countryside in search of tulip fields. I've been to Amsterdam plenty of times- it's a city I … Continue reading Cycling Through Tulip Fields in Holland
Escaping the City at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens, London's botanic gardens, were first on radar last holiday season during Christmas at Kew. On a Sunday afternoon in late November, I ventured out to Chiswick with a few friends for brunch, cocktails and then a night enjoying Christmas lights and cheer at Kew. I'll share more about that experience when I post … Continue reading Escaping the City at Kew Gardens
A Morning at Columbia Road Flower Market
When your Sunday begins with fresh cut flowers, you know you’re doing something right. Spending a Sunday morning at Columbia Road became one of my favorite pastimes before I even moved to London. Every Sunday morning, flower traders set up stalls packed with blooms from around the world. The market itself has been going on … Continue reading A Morning at Columbia Road Flower Market
Visiting England’s Lavender Fields
When most people think of the United Kingdom, they imagine it being overcast and rainy. And, don't get me wrong, it is- but, it's also a diverse country, full of beautiful surprises. One such surprise are the lavender fields peppered all over England. No need to cross the channel again 😉 On a sunny Saturday … Continue reading Visiting England’s Lavender Fields