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Four things to do in Hallstatt
Do you believe in fairy tales? These four things to do in Hallstatt are sure to make you feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of a fairy tale novel. If you haven’t added Hallstatt to your Austria itinerary, well here’s four reasons why you should. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for...Continue reading→
How to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt
Before setting foot in Austria, I just knew that Hallstatt had to be on the itinerary, lured in by its fairy tale charm, and getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt was so simple and affordable, that I’d highly recommend a visit. After doing some research, it became apparent that there were three options to get there:...Continue reading→
The Algarve Town You Need to Visit
Dramatic cliff faces, blue waters, a fascinating history and year-round surfing – that’s Sagres. Not Portugal’s premium lager, but the Algarve town once thought to be the end of the world. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. A voyage of discovery Before the 15th Century, Europeans believed Sagres – more specifically...Continue reading→
Tale as Old as Time Beauty and the Beast Afternoon Tea at the Town House Kensington
Be our guest, be our guest, put our service to the test, tie your napkin ’round your neck, cherie, and we’ll provide the rest. And that’s exactly what happened at The Town House Kensington‘s Tale as Old as Time Beauty and the Beast afternoon tea. Disclaimer: This experience is no longer available and has been replaced...Continue reading→
How to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of those over-popularised places that you kind of have to see. But there isn’t a whole lot else there so if you have the time, I’d recommend a half day visit from Florence. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Getting to Pisa from...Continue reading→
Going on Holiday Alone: How to Survive your First solo trip
So you’re going on holiday alone huh? Or you’re thinking about it… well I, a quarter-centurion+1, recently took my first solo trip and I’m here to pass on some words of wisdom. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. Make Your Safety a Priority Safety is most likely going to be...Continue reading→
How to spend half a day in Burano
While there’s plenty to do in Venice, a half day to Burano is a definite must-do – especially for some Insta-worthy shots. You shouldn’t need more than a few hours there as it’s a relatively small island, and while I didn’t, there’s always the option to stop by Murano too. I didn’t do much research...Continue reading→
How to Visit Burano from Venice
So you want to visit Burano? Well you’ll be glad to know that getting to Burano from Venice is really simple, it’s as easy a 1, 2, 3. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. 1 Purchase your ticket I walked to Fondamente Nove (F.te Nove) and located the ACTV ticket...Continue reading→
How to Spend One week in Italy
Italy is such a beautiful country that you’ll probably have a hard time deciding where to go. While the Italian Rivera and it’s Amalfi Coast are high up on my list, It was my first time visiting Italy (what took me so long) so I knew that Venice, Florence and Rome would be my go-to...Continue reading→
The Best Local Restaurants Can be Found at Home
The chances are when you’re visiting a new place, you’ll be on the hunt for the best local restaurants. But what if I told you that the best local restaurants weren’t a restaurant at all, but instead in the home of a local. Eat With is an online platform that unites locals and tourists through...Continue reading→