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→
Weekday Dinner at The Bristol Harbour Hotel
This article comes after an invitation from the Bristol Harbour Hotel to review the Jetty Restaurant’s new à la carte menu. While the meal was complimentary, the opinions expressed in this article reflect my true experience. Corn Street is many things to many people – a weekend market, a clubbing destination and a foodie’s dream....Continue reading→
How To Not Get Ripped Off on a Gondola in Venice
Contrary to popular belief, the price of a Gondola ride in Venice is governed by law. Even more unknown, is the fact that this price is for the boat hire and not per person. *This article may contain affiliate links, click here for more information. So How Much is a Gondola Ride? It’s €80 for 30...Continue reading→
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...Continue reading→
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→
