Category: Europe

Gardens of Versailles France
Europe, France, History, Versailles

The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

You could lose hours in the seemingly never-ending gardens of Versailles. Between the English gardens, French gardens, Petit and Grand Trianons, fountains, orangeries, greenhouses, lakes, grottos and my favourite, Marie Antoinette’s fairytale hamlet, there is so much to see here. In terms of beauty, I think the gardens leave the palace for dead. The Temple of Love is a neo-classical temple in the English Gardens at … Continue reading The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

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France, Greece, Islands & Beaches, Italy, Nature, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey

After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. This was a really diverse trip because we chose big cities and small towns, did day trips and squeezed in quick stops as well as taking more time in some places. We travelled by train, ferry and cruise ship and spent three weeks travelling independently and then two weeks … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey

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Destination Guides, Islands & Beaches, Paros, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades with all of the traditional, whitewashed villages, dazzling beaches and waterfront tavernas that you could want from an island holiday in Greece, without the extreme crowds of nearby Santorini and Mykonos. This itinerary for 3 days in Paros includes time spent in the islands three major villages; Parikia, Naousa and Lefkes, as well as some of Paros’ … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

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Cyclades, Islands & Beaches, Sifnos

The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos

Of the three lesser-known islands in the Greek Islands that I visited in Greece, Sifnos drew the most blank stares. Some of my friends had heard of Paros or Milos, but no one had heard of Sifnos – and nor had I, before I started researching this trip. Sifnos is a tiny island in Greece, in the Cyclades, floating between larger and more popular islands Paros … Continue reading The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos

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Destination Guides, Paris

5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, my first favourite city in the world. This was my fifth visit to Paris, but it has been more than a decade since my last visit! On this trip, we balanced re-visiting some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur and the Arc du Triomphe, with plenty of … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

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City Guides, Edinburgh

15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities in the UK. With more than a thousand years of history, its beautiful medieval Old Town and elegant New Town side by side, more than 100 parks, a thriving literary scene and home to the largest arts festival in the world, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is the second-most visited destination in Britain. When I visited … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh

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Greece, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Opinion, Santorini

3 Reasons I Didn’t Ride a Donkey in Santorini

I chose not to ride a donkey in Santorini for three reasons. I had two before I arrived in Greece, but I found another heartbreaking reason when I was cruising between the islands. 1. Donkey rides in Santorini are tourist traps. I was already sceptical about the authenticity of a donkey ride in Santorini. I’d read online that locals view it as a bizarre activity … Continue reading 3 Reasons I Didn’t Ride a Donkey in Santorini

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Naousa Paros Greece
Cyclades, Greece, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Paros

Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

With traditional, white-washed Cycladic villages straight out of central casting, dozens of pretty beaches and a handful of ancient ruins, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t already overrun with tourists. This idyllic Cyclades island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, and is getting more popular with every year. Paros is home to beautiful villages like Parikia, Naoussa and Lefkes, dozens of beaches and … Continue reading Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

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Kilkenny Castle and River Nore in Ireland
Ireland

Kilkenny: Visiting Ireland’s Colourful Medieval Capital

Kilkenny is one of the loveliest cities in Ireland’s Ancient East. Once a medieval capital, Kilkenny is known for its 12th century Kilkenny Castle, the well-preserved Medieval Mile and a thriving local arts, crafts & design scene. It’s also the heartland of hurling, one of Ireland’s ancient indigenous sports. Kilkenny is just a 90 minute drive from Dublin, so we visited on a day tour from … Continue reading Kilkenny: Visiting Ireland’s Colourful Medieval Capital

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Cyclades, Islands & Beaches, Milos

Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece

On rugged, mountainous Milos, you’re at the mercy of the wind. The Greek island has more beaches than any other island in the Cyclades, but the day’s wind will dictate which ones to visit. The windswept, volcanic terrain creates other-worldly landscapes across the island, like the famous, moon-like Sarakiniko beach. The island was once popular with pirates, who hid out in the chalky white caves … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece

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