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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→
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→