My mum taught me early on that September is the best time for beach holidays. There are less crowds around even at the most popular destinations. The temperatures are milder, the sun kinder to your skin. The best thing about the velvet season, as she would call it, however, is the sea: often at its… Continue reading Extending the summer: Autumn holiday on Kos
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Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
If you know me, you must know that I adore Paris. I’ve been drawn to its bohemian vibe ever since I first visited the city aged 19 (or perhaps even earlier than that, perhaps it was since I first watched Amelie). Thanks to the convenient train connection and budget-friendly accommodation options, we now try to visit… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: The Secret Paris
Magical reality: Amsterdam in the mist
The best adventures are often unplanned. This morning, waking up in Amsterdam to a grey and cloudy sky, we could not have imagined what a treat we would be in for in just a couple of hours. Wondering downstairs for a cup of tea around 7am, I didn’t think much of the weather: sure, they… Continue reading Magical reality: Amsterdam in the mist
Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital
I still find it hard to believe that you can hop on a train in central London and find yourself standing in the middle of Paris just a couple of hours later. No stress, no hassle, no getting stuck on the Piccadilly line on your way to the airport. Even better, no wasting your precious… Continue reading Postcards from Paris: Eurostar to the French capital
My Favourite Florentine Eateries: The Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Florence
If, for some weird reason, someone wanted to record and analyse the conversations my dear travel companions and I have during our trips to Italy, they’d find “yummy!” an essential part of our vocabulary. Who could blame us – food is one of the many delights awaiting voyagers in the Bel Paese, and the capital… Continue reading My Favourite Florentine Eateries: The Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Florence