In my general travel experience, it has to be said that travelling to islands never works out as cheap as hitting up mainland destinations. There’s usually an added cost of getting there, plus services tend to be a little more expensive after you arrive too – either due to the fact that options are limited, […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Aug
Aug
It’s as if fate knew I was going to write this piece… This week I’ve met 2 new Italians (friends of friends who live in London too) and when I asked them both to name their favourite part of their home country, both said (without a moment’s hesitation I might add), Sicily. Ummmm hello! Even […]
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Aug
Aug
Growing ever more popular, Sicily is absolutely one of my favourite regions to visit in Italy – not least because, situated at the south of the country (just off the toe of the boot), it’s heavy on the sun hours and hot on the Mediterranean heat! And of course, it has all the amazing trappings […]
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Aug
Aug
If you’re heading on your first trip to Sicily as I was recently, then the choice about where to stay here is a question you’re likely to face. As the largest island in the Mediterranean (something else I didn’t know before I visited!), getting from one part of Sicily to another can take hours, which […]
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Aug
Aug
Honestly, I’m not trying to start this article on a downbeat note, but, spoiler alert, most people don’t head to Sicily for the beaches. But wait, that’s not because the beaches here aren’t fabulous, but rather because this Italian gem of an island – the largest in the Mediterranean don’t y’know – offers so much, […]
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Aug
Aug
The largest museum in the Czech Republic, the Prague National Museum has to be on your list of things to do when you visit this capital. Housed in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings (and that really is saying something), this huge collection (which spans 2 separate, adjoined buildings) is a treasure trove of […]
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Aug
Aug
Having visited the city of Ostrava in the east of the Czechia (the country formerly known as the Czech Republic) twice now, it’s fair to say I’ve got a few ideas about the best thing to do in this surprising city. On the crossroads between Prague and Poland, Ostrava is a fascinating destination. Once an […]
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Aug
Aug
Honestly, I’d forgotten how fun festivals can be. With 2 years of covid buzzing around and the many subsequent pandemic cancellations, festival fun has been pretty far from my mind over the last 24 months. So far, in fact, that I’d actually totally forgotten just how much joy festivals bring me! But thankfully, passing through […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re visiting the west of Sicily then San Vito lo Capo is a must on your itinerary list! One of the region’s top hotspots, mostly thanks to its beautiful sandy beach, this charming town is awash with quaint streets, cute cafes and plenty of vibe! Add to this list the fantastic Zingaro National Reserve […]
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Jul
Jul
Located at the very southern tip of Italy – at the toe of the famous boot if we want to get technical! – there’s no doubt that Sicily is one of the country’s warmest and sunniest regions. Lying not far from the North African coastline – the capital of Tunisia is under 400km away would […]