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 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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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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