Lucca: The Walled City Cobbled pavements, religious architecture and a rich cultural heritage – Step inside this walled city and marvel in it’s medieval beauty. Where? North of Pisa, Italy When? April – June (& Autumn) How? Car/Train (30-40 min drive from Pisa) When I set out to explore Tuscany in October 2021, I hadContinueContinue reading “Take a Good Lucca Round”
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Granger & Co
★★★ Go Go Go to Granger & Co Where? 175 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB (multiple London venues) How Much? ££ Cuisine? Australian Dining? Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Vegetarian & Vegan options? 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options? 🌾 – Yes Granger & Co is a great place to GO out for lunch, brunchContinueContinue reading “Granger & Co”
The Top Secret Comedy Club
Where? 170 Drury Ln, London, WC2B 5PDWhen? Every day of the week How Much? £1 entry (higher on Fridays/Saturdays) & optional donation at the end I had no idea what to expect from Top Secret Comedy Club – I’d never before been to a stand-up comedy event, but had read online that this was aContinueContinue reading “The Top Secret Comedy Club”
The Wallace Collection
Type? Permanent When? 10am-5pm Monday-SundayWhere? Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BNHow Much? Free (with paid additional exhibitions) Displaying an array of medieval & renaissance artwork, silverware and armour, the decadent walls of Hertford House are home to a vast collection accumulated by the first four marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. Having openedContinueContinue reading “The Wallace Collection”
High-Rise Hill
Exploring London’s green spaces: Greenwich Park Renowned for its rich naval history and the Prime Meridian line, Greenwich is home to a variety of cultural and geographical landmarks. Comprised of historic buildings and rolling green hills, Greenwich is the striking counterpart to its corporate cousin, Canary Wharf. A short journey from the bustling streets ofContinueContinue reading “High-Rise Hill”
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”
The Borough Buzz
Exploring London’s Borough Market Established in 1756 Where? 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TLWhen? 10am-5pm (Monday-Thursday), 10am-6pm on Fridays, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am-2pm on Sundays How Much? Free Home to British broadcasting legend and the culinary creator of blue soup, Bridget Jones – Borough Market may be less well known for its cinematic historyContinueContinue reading “The Borough Buzz”
Starfish Loves Coffee
★★★★ Where? Starfish & Coffee, 92 Aldermans Hill, London N13 4PP How Much? ££ Cuisine? Australian Dining? Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Cocktails Vegetarian & Vegan Options 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options 🌾 – Yes Starfish may love coffee, but I love it even more, especially when it’s served alongside a delicious brunch from aContinueContinue reading “Starfish Loves Coffee”
Dim Sum & Duck
★★★★★ You’re in luck if you’ve had a chance to visit Dim Sum Duck Where? 124 King’s Cross Road, London WC1X 9DS How Much? £ Cuisine? Cantonese Vegetarian Options 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options 🌾 – Yes, but may contain allergens I’ve been wanting to write this review for quite some time now -ContinueContinue reading “Dim Sum & Duck”
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”
Calendar Girl 