A weekend in Verona – the city of lovers
In this article our guest writer, Francesco Visconti, takes us to Verona for the weekend to find the true Italian heart of the city beyond …
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Törggellen time in South Tyrol – a feast of autumn
Let’s head to the South Tyrol, Italy in autumn, to try a traditional Tyrolean Törggellen feast. Törggellen is like a “harvest” celebration, but unlike other …
Cycling the South Tyrol Wine Road – wine and apples
Early September in South Tyrol – the summer crowds are heading home and the weather is settled and sunny. I was here to go cycling …
Is Copenhagen expensive? – 4 budget tips to make your money go further
I’ve visited Copenhagen four times now and often get asked “is Copenhagen expensive?” On our recent family holiday in Copenhagen I found that while certain …
6 things the English girls get SO wrong on the beach in Greece!
On the Greek island of Zakynthos I’ve been enjoying plenty of beach time while on holiday, hanging out with my daughter, niece and friends. From …
10 summertime cool things we did in Copenhagen (and you could too)
Summer in Copenhagen is a time for the locals to come out and enjoy the short but sweet Scandinavian summer. You’ll find them beside the …
Filzmoos in Austria for both winter and summer holidays
Filzmoos is a traditional mountain village in Austria, the perfect destination for summer walking or winter skiing, your choice for a gentle or full-on family …
What to wear on a Mediterranean cruise – My 6 top tips
Deciding what to pack for a Mediterranean cruise is all part of the fun, but you can’t just pop into the nearest trendy boutique for …
Things to do in Barcelona – Day 7 MSC Mediterranean Cruise
The final day of our Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Cruises was spent at sea. We sailed from Tunis to Barcelona where we would end our …
Messina and Taormina – Day 5 of my MSC Mediterranean Cruise
On the fifth day of our Mediterranean cruise with MSC Cruises we arrived at Messina in Sicily. We took the excursion to the pretty town …
Naples and Pompeii – Day 4 of my MSC Mediterranean Cruise
Our Mediterranean cruise with MSC Cruises took us to Naples on Day 4 of the trip, where we would take the excursion to Pompeii. As …