Autumn and I
Autumn is a season I had all but forgotten about. For years, it would seem, summer would jump straight into winter and my soul, without …
CioccolandoVi – A Chocolate Festival in Vicenza, Italy
As it happens, I don’t have any vices, bar my love for chocolate. It is strong and powerful. Sometimes, it feels like it is a …
Soave, Italy – Veneto’s Sweetest Medieval Walled Town
Give me a medieval walled town any day and I am a happy… Well, I was going to end this with ‘bunny’, but somehow it …
Returning to Vicenza (And My Blue Sofa)
It has been raining non-stop here in Vicenza for the past night and day and night. It is morning now and faced with the scowling …
The Best Alternative Day Trip from London – Second Part
Are you looking for ideas about day trips from London?! Somewhere within easy reach from the British capital, unspoilt by the large tourist hordes and …
The Best Alternative Day Trip from London – First Part
After spending a few days exploring all that London has to offer, people often book a day trip out of the capital eager to experience …
Carisbrooke Castle – The Prisoner King, Donkeys and Ghosts
The thing I love about the Isle of Wight (apart from its lush nature and fabulous sea views) is how it never ceases to surprise …
Four Fabulous Places for Parents and Toddlers on the Isle of Wight – Second Part
If you are a parent of an active toddler, make sure that your next break is spent exploring the beautiful Isle of Wight. Half an …
Four Fabulous Places for Parents and Toddlers on the Isle of Wight – First Part
If there is one thing that I learned during this summer of criss-crossing Europe was that travelling with a toddler requires a whole new mindset. …
Why You Should Visit St. Albans Cathedral
Seated on top of a gently sloped hill, St. Albans Cathedral commands the gaze. Possessing the longest nave in England, its body bears witness to …
