Category: Europe
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How to Spend 24 Hours in Bergen
The final stop of Norway in a Nutshell tour was Bergen – one of the oldest port cities in Europe. With only 24 hours to spare, including an overnight stay, we wanted to see as much as we could of the city. Luckily, with Bergen being a small city, we were able to cover its main…
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DIY Norway in a Nutshell Tour
What is Norway in a Nutshell? Norway in a Nutshell tour takes you through Norway’s most breath-taking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery. It is a packaged tour that combines a scenic ferry ride on two connected fjords (Naerotfjord and Aurlandsfjord), a bus ride on the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva and a spectacular railway journey…
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Sledding Korketrekkeren Like A Boss
Friday 27th December 2019 We got up early and were so excited to do some sledging. This was such a last-minute decision (literally decided the night before) which made it even more exciting! We both knew that no trip to Oslo in the winter would be complete without playing in the snow but this takes playing…
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Oslo Itinerary for a Perfect Weekend Break in Winter
Often rated as one of the world’s best (and most expensive) places to live, Oslo was one of the locations that my husband and I both wanted to visit for a long time. Oslo is the capital of Norway and was founded over 1000 years ago by the famous Harold Hardrada. The city sits at…
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Week-Long Stay in Astley Castle
Ever fancied spending some time in your very own castle? Astley Castle is an 800-hundred-year-old Grade II listed building located in Warwickshire, England. It has links to three Queens of England and Victorian novelist Georgie Elliot. For hundreds of years, it stood as a fortified manor house but became derelict after being turned into a…
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3 Days in Paris in Winter: The Perfect Relaxed Itinerary (With Christmas Markets)
Paris is not a “one and done” kind of city… it’s a place you return to again and again. From its incredible food to its timeless architecture, cosy cafés, and charming streets, Paris has a way of pulling you back in every time. This trip was a little different for me. I treated my sister…
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Bergamo Day Trip from Milan: Italy’s Hidden Gem You Can’t Miss
We almost didn’t visit Bergamo… and that would have been a huge mistake. While Milan often steals the spotlight in Northern Italy, there’s a quieter, more authentic destination just 45 minutes away that completely surprised me. Welcome to Bergamo – one of Italy’s most underrated cities. Tucked away in the Lombardy region, Bergamo feels like…
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4 Days in Milan: The Ultimate Travel Guide (Things to Do, Food & Honest Experiences)
We arrived in Milan expecting a stylish city break… but we left with a story we’ll never forget. I visited Milan in mid-February 2020, right in the middle of Milan Fashion Week – and just days before the world changed due to COVID-19. This trip was meant to be a birthday treat for my mum,…
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Attending my first Milan Fashion Week Runway Show!
Stepping into Milan Fashion Week felt like walking straight into a dream I didn’t quite believe was real. During my trip to Milan in February 2020, I had one of those surreal, pinch-me moments – I was invited to Milan Fashion Week. Not just to attend, but to experience it inside one of the most…
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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan: The Perfect Self-Guided Itinerary (Varenna, Bellagio & Como)
I didn’t come to Italy expecting Lake Como to be the highlight… but it completely stole the show. If you’re visiting Milan and craving a break from the fast-paced city streets, a day trip from Milan to Lake Como is exactly what you need. Think alpine mountains, crystal-clear waters, colourful villages, and fresh Italian air—all…
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