3 Days in Lisbon: Trams, Graffiti and Custard Tarts

Lisbon is a tiny colour explosion of a city. Daubed in sunny yellows everywhere you look and boasting the most sunshine hours of any capital in Europe, Lisbon never fails to bring a smile to your face. It has a unique flavour, characterised by those iconic yellow trams rattling up and down the steep hills and narrow bends. Colourful azulejos-tiled houses, even more colourful street art and the most…

How to Spend 3 Days in Dubrovnik: The Land of Golden Rooftops

A surreal fantasy land, the old town of Dubrovnik could have been created precisely for the television show for which it is now so famous. For Game of Thrones fans, a pilgrimage to the site of Kings Landing and the Red Keep is unmissable. The distinctive limestone walls and terracotta rooftops huddled above the glimmering Adriatic Sea are captivating enough never mind the pop culture allure. On street corners signs…

Why Burano is the Best Day Trip From Venice

If you go to Venice you cannot miss this delightful island. The peaceful surroundings make the perfect contrast to bustling, crowded Venice. The charming, rainbow coloured sugar cube houses are irresistible. All this and more makes Burano the most incredible day trip from Venice. 1. The Beauty I had to put this top of the list. Burano is simply gorgeous . The colours of the matchbox houses make your heart sing…

Why Introverts Can and Should Solo Travel: Adventure, Your Way.

Get out your head Introverts are naturally inward looking – we draw our energy from within as opposed to external stimuli. This can mean we spend a lot of time deep in our own heads not really engaging with the outside world. Of course this is who we are – introverts will always be introverts and we are wonderful! However, I personally find myself wondering – am I doing this…

Top 10 Incredible Costumes from Venice Carnival 2019

Venice Carnival is the most amazing time to see the floating city. Crazy and outlandish costumes and a dazzling array of masks add another surreal layer to the magical island. Every corner you turn a new treat for the eyes awaits. The Carnival takes place every year during the ten days leading up to Lent. It began as two months of partying before the period of abstinence! The word Carnival…

Venice Essentials. How to Get to and Around Venice

If you’re planning a visit to the famed city of canals and gondolas you might be thinking how on earth do I get to and around this strange floating island? First of all, let’s talk basics: The Essentials: Venice at a Glance Currency: Euros Language: Italian/Venetian Dialect Drink: Spritz/Bellini’s Eat: Seafood! Cicchetti – Venetian style tapas Visit: Out of season to avoid…

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