I have always loved Italy ever since I first laid eyes on Rome, my first Italian city. My love for Italy grew even more when we visited the beautiful villages around Lake Garda. When we spent the weekend in Verona, we had not planned to visit Lake Garda, but decided that it would be a …
Do you want to swim in water so clear and so blue that you will feel like you are looking through glass? Do you want to jump into the Ocean and not worry about sea creatures that may linger below? This is our experience in the Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia. I’ll let you in on …
Bruges is the Venice of Belgium. It’s one of those romantic places that feels like you have stepped back in time to a place where people traveled on horse-drawn carriage and architecture maintains its rustic charm. We visited Bruges on the weekend as a day trip on our way to Antwerp, and absolutely loved it! …
Imagine this. You’re in a crowded alleyway that has been gated so that you cannot escape. There are spectators chanting and cheering as they watch you in anticipation. Then, you hear the thumping of hoofs hitting the cobble stoned roads and you turn around to see a half tonne bull charging towards you. Is this …
We visited the beautifully buzzing Spanish city of Barcelona a few weekends ago and we’re still recovering from the sheer energy of being in such place. When I first asked around about Barcelona, my friends mentioned a few key words; amazing culture, delicious food and fun in the sun! Read on to discover why I …
Where can you find a town full of Royal Palaces, romantic walking trails and an enchanted forest? I didn’t think that this existed, but I was proven wrong when my friend suggested that I visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage town of Sintra. Throughout all my European travel adventures, this by far has been my … Continue reading »
Hello all! As you may have seen in my last post, I was in Lisbon enjoying the beautiful architecture, sunny weather and Portuguese custard tarts! To me, Lisbon was one of those European cities that made me feel alive. The streets had such a cool vibe, the people had such character and the streets were … Continue reading »
Do you love desserts? Better yet… do you love pastries filled with custard? If you do, then you must also be a fan of Portuguese custard tarts! During a trip to Lisbon on the long weekend, we visited the world-famous Pastéis de Belém to sample their Portuguese custard tarts! If you are ever in Lisbon, you must make … Continue reading »
Good evening everyone! While in Cornwall, my friends and I would joke about the fact that we spent the majority of our day eating or making our way to a destination to eat! So I thought I would take you on a food tour from breakfast to dinner in Cornwall. We had breakfast overlooking the coastline … Continue reading »
“Good morning birds, good morning trees. Oh what a lovely day! The sun’s so big it hurts my eyes, but really that´s ok!” Yes, I am quoting Shrek the Musical! But, I can honestly tell you that I have been feeling that way since Spring came to London this year. I actually have a more … Continue reading »
When I first considered Istanbul as a holiday destination, I thought about eating kebab, sampling Turkish delights and watching belly dancers. When I arrived in Istanbul, I realised that there was so much more to see and do. Below are my top things to do in Istanbul from the architectural wonders of Hagia Sophia and … Continue reading »
Happy belated Easter! We spent Easter in Istanbul on the weekend and spent a glorious 6 days there with some friends. We had a jam-packed weekend sight-seeing, eating good food and meeting some amazing people in Istanbul. My favourite place in Istanbul is not a tourist attraction, but a humble fish restaurant. Technically, it’s less … Continue reading »
