Tag: southern europe
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Family Holiday in Cyprus – March 2023
What started off as a romantic couple holiday for my parents, slowly turned into a full-on family trip. As soon as my sister found out that my parents wanted a cute little getaway to Cyprus, of course she had to join. Admittedly, I got the case of FOMO and booked my tickets the week after…
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Exploring Naples in One Day
When we tell people that we are going to spend one day in Naples, we are often told that it is “dirty”, “dangerous” and to “skip it if you can”. We actually felt safe when visiting and thought it was authentic. Oh and the food… the food was something out of this world. Ending our…
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Pompeii, the City Buried Alive
It would be impossible to visit the south of Italy and not go to the ancient city of Pompeii. Before we booked our tickets, we knew we had to spend half of a day roaming the street of Pompeii. If you’re visiting Pompeii by car like we did, take the A3 Napoli-Salerno motorway and exit…
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Doing the Amalfi Coast on a Budget
The Amalfi Coast Road, the SS163 is a 50km specular road, hugging the cliffs and coves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The gravity-defying road with twists and winds from the Sorrento peninsula to Salerno and has the most incredible views of pastel painted villages and cliffs. As we were in the middle of a house renovation,…
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Day trip to the island of Capri from Sorrento
An island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and opposite the Sorrento Peninsula, the Island of Capri is as beautiful in real life as it is in the movies and how I imaged it to be. We spent one full day in the island of Capri whilst we were on a 5-day holiday to the Amalfi…
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Bergamo – Northern Italy’s Hidden Gem
Milan is one of the most interesting places to visit in Italy and is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. However, its also definitely worth visiting the forgotten yet hidden gem of Lombardy – Bergamo. Bergamo is at a stone’s throw from Milan (around 45 minutes by train) and can be a great day trip.…
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Best things to see in Milan
I visited Milan in mid-February, during Milan Fashion Week 2020 and the a few days before the travel ban for coronavirus. It was a birthday treat for my mum as she loves European city getaways with the family. I never suspected a thing during my time in Italy. Everyone was out as normal, right up…
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Attending my first Milan Fashion Week Runway Show!
In my recent trip to Milan in February 2020, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Milan Fashion Week. I attended the Emerging Talents Milan show on February 23. I brought along my sister, Yasmin for good company. This show gathers outstanding international brands in the historical Palazzo Visconti di Modrone. It is…
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Self-guided Day Trip From Milan to Lake Como
If you’re visiting Milan and want to escape the busy city streets for the day – then the day trip from Milan to Lake Como is perfect for you. I knew that I wanted to experience its mountains and fresh air from the moment I step foot in Italy. Even though there are numerous organized day…
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A Day Trip to Ronda: Southern Spain’s Romantic Mountain Town
Discover why Ronda is one of the most breathtaking stops in Southern Spain. From the dramatic Puente Nuevo to its charming whitewashed Old Town, this one-day itinerary covers the best things to do, how to get there, and why Ronda deserves a spot on your Andalusia road trip.
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