Irish pubs are iconic, and can be found in almost any major city across the world. The Irish capital, Dublin, is renowned for its nightlife and is ground zero for the beloved Irish pub. There are hundreds of pubs in Dublin, from elegant, old-world boozers to rowdy drinking dens. On my first visit to Dublin recently, I was so excited to experience the iconic Irish … Continue reading 8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin
Athens is not a glamorous city but it is full of beautiful, wondrous things. It’s a place I often find myself defending, because I think it’s cruelly overlooked in favour of more polished European cities and the more idyllic Greek islands. When I spent two weeks in Greece last summer, Athens was our final stop before our flight back to New York. It was my … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Days in Athens
This year has been one of the most exciting and yet also the most challenging years of my life. I’ve never written a year-long wrap up before, but I feel like I was all over the place so much that I wanted to put it all in one place, and also take a moment to take stock of what was an unpredictable and ultimately very … Continue reading 2019: A Year in Travel
For most people, the Greek islands conjures up images of traditional villages crowded with white-washed stone houses with blue wooden shutters and streets teeming with bougainvillea. These idyllic villages are only found on the islands in the Cyclades, and while Santorini and Mykonos are more famous, the most beautiful traditional Cycladic villages are found on Paros. One of the most well-preserved and beautiful villages on … Continue reading Lefkes: Paros’ enchanting medieval capital
Greek weddings are legendary as one of the most vibrant celebrations in the world, so when my friend Lia invited my boyfriend and I to her wedding in Greece this summer, I was delighted. I love celebrating my friend’s weddings to begin with, but the chance to experience the joyfulness of a Greek wedding was the icing on the cake! The wedding was held in … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Weeks in Greece
The English Cotswolds are the fairytale ideal of country life. Lacock is regarded as one of the best-preserved villages in the Cotswolds and was the perfect, picturesque stop to break up the drive between London and Bath. I’ve been industriously editing all my old, forgotten photos lately, and I’ve just found these photos of Lacock from a 2012 trip (yes, bit overdue).It was only a … Continue reading Lacock: A Perfect Cotswolds Village
The elegant dome of the Pantheon is an iconic fixture of the Parisian skyline. I was excited to see inside, when I was in Paris for the first time, with my family. The Pantheon’s purpose is to serve history, but the building itself is also a legacy of Paris’ tumultuous history. Paris is a city that celebrates and honours the past better than any other city … Continue reading The Pantheon, Paris: Home of France’s Heroes
The L’Hotel National des Invalides in Paris is a French military museum and memorial complex, as well as the final resting place of the Emperor Napoleon. A military museum is usually the last place you’d find me, but I was spending the morning with my Dad, whose passion for history is so infectious that he made it interesting. My sister, Georgie, had just returned from her student … Continue reading A Visit to Napoleon’s Tomb at L’Hotel des Invalides, Paris
Three million people visit the Chateau de Versailles every year. A successful visit will include an early start even in winter, patience in queues and battling the inevitable, year-round crowds. The zoo-like atmosphere inside the palace dampens the magic and it will take up one of your precious holiday days in Paris. So why bother with Versailles? Even if you’re not a history buff, the … Continue reading Why visit Versailles? Exploring France’s last royal residence
I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was the happiest day I had in five blissful weeks of exploring France, Italy, Greece and even a little Turkey. In fact, it was the best day I have ever had while travelling. We spent half the day sailing around Capri, including a visit into the famous Blue Grotto – the experience I had most been … Continue reading Sailing around Capri & The Blue Grotto