Four Bizarre Facts You Should Know About Venice
Say Venice and you’ll likely start singing ‘Just One Cornetto’ in your head. But there’s a hidden side to Venice that you may not be aware of – some are just damn right strange! So here’s four facts about Venice you really ought to know. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more...Continue reading→
How to Stargaze in Bristol without Going Outside – the UK’s Only Planetarium
While I can’t call myself an astronomer, and my imagination doesn’t stretch far enough to work out the constellations, I have New York’s Natural History Museum – more specifically their Planetarium – for my obsession with the night sky. So when I learned that not only did the UK have its own planetarium, but that...Continue reading→
Why are there so many churches in Venice?
When strolling around Venice, it’s hard not to notice the immense amount of bridges and churches on what seems like every corner. And every street seems to bear ‘Campo’ in its name. But it all becomes clear when we learn that the first inhabitants of Venice came after the Romans solved the solution to fresh...Continue reading→
Should You Stay at Venice Backpackers Hostel?
As Italy was going to be my first solo trip, it made sense to frequent hostels rather than a hotel room – as tempting as a double bed to myself would be! My research turned up Venice Backpackers House as a cheap Venice hostel – and the reviews seemed fairly ok! When I first arrived...
Five Reasons You Need to Visit Bath Immediately
The oolitic limestone, its close proximity to Bristol and its historical interests places Bath in my top ten of England’s Cities. And if you haven’t been, here are five reasons why you should bump it to the top of your English bucket list. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Sally Lunn’s...Continue reading→
