Exploring the Southern Capital of the Emerald Isle: 5 things you can’t miss! It was James Joyce who first brought me to the cobbled pavements of Dublin, the legendary writer of “Ulysses,” “Dubliners,” and “Finnegans Wake.” After falling in love with the complex tales of “Dubliners,” I embarked on a journey to the Emerald IsleContinueContinue reading “Dublin Diaries”
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The A-Zadar Guide of Croatia’s Oldest City
Top 5 Best Attractions Often overlooked for its beauty, in favour of Dubrovnik or Split, Zadar has subsequently become a peaceful and affordable option for those travelling to Croatia. With rocky shores and crystal clear waters, cobbled pavements rich with history, endless seafood options and lively markets, Zadar is a lot more beautiful than itContinueContinue reading “The A-Zadar Guide of Croatia’s Oldest City”
Sunset City
Darwin, Australia’s tropical paradise Before setting off to the land down under, my research into Australia’s northernmost city left me feeling rather underwhelmed. Very few travel blogs boast about the beauty of the city itself, instead commending the the various national parks that rest far from the city borders. It seemed to me that mostContinueContinue reading “Sunset City”
A Weekend Guide: Madrid
The city that surprised me I knew very little about the city of Madrid before my visit. We booked our trip on a whim, unsuspecting of the beauty and vivacity that awaited us. Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, just a five minute walk from the Prado Museum, we were right in the centreContinueContinue reading “A Weekend Guide: Madrid”
Paris
How to triomphe Paris in just three days Paris is reputed as a city of love, art and innovation. Countless films, books and television shows have romanticised this diverse city, inspired by its vibrancy and decadence. It’s no wonder, that with all its publicity and cinematic awe, that so many experience sheer disappointment, otherwise knownContinueContinue reading “Paris”
Rise Festival
A little dose of Vitamin Ski Where? Les 2 Alpes, France When? 9th – 16th December 2023 Website? https://www.rise-festival.com As a newcomer to the world of alpine partying, I had no idea what to expect from Rise Festival 2022. My heart was predominantly set on hitting the slopes, feasting on fondue and dancing to SisterContinueContinue reading “Rise Festival”
The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham
Nottingham’s Most Romantic Restaurants Having studied at the University of Nottingham for four years, it’s safe to say, I know my way around the city. My friend Liv could always tempt me away from the library with the simple sentence: “Shall we eat out tonight”. And off we would dash, shovelling our laptops that hadn’tContinueContinue reading “The Valentine’s Top 5: Nottingham”
Sweetness in Siena
The Southernmost City of Tuscany Travel back in time to this medieval city & marvel in its rich architecture, art and religious history. Genevieve Norris 17/11/2021 Where? Southern Tuscany, Italy When? September – October / April – June How? Car/ Train (2hr from Florence) Guarded by gothic walls with menacing archways, the city of SienaContinueContinue reading “Sweetness in Siena”
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