Jávea explored this beautiful town in Spain? Located just a short drive from Benidorm in the province of Alicante, Jávea (also known as Xàbia in Valencia) might be assumed to be a party neighbourhood, much like its sitcom-famous neighbour. However, upon arriving in this small coastal region, I quickly realised that this wasn’t the case.ContinueContinue reading “Xàbia”
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Trullo
★★★★★ A London Italian which is Trullo elegant, refined and mouthwateringly delicious! Where? Highbury & Islington, St Paul’s Rd, London N1 2LH How Much? ££ Cuisine? Italian Vegetarian 🌽 – Options available Vegan 🌱 – Limited Gluten Free 🌾 – Limited London’s pasta play-offs are well and truly underway, and there’s a newcomer that’s joinedContinueContinue reading “Trullo”
Fall in Love with Florence
10 Magnificent Marvels in Italy’s Renaissance City Welcome to the idyllic city of Florence, where timeless allure meets avant-garde elegance. As the former political capital of Italy, this Renaissance haven exudes an aura of sophistication and cultural refinement. Prepare to be enchanted as you wander through its cobblestone streets, soaking in the opulence of itsContinueContinue reading “Fall in Love with Florence”
Eataly
★★★ Where? 35 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD How Much? ££ What? Italian restaurant, cafe, bar and supermarket Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Available in store, however restaurant options limited Gluten Free Options? Available in store, however restaurant options limited I’d heard mixed reviews about Eataly; some have raved about the restaurant, others have been lessContinueContinue reading “Eataly”
Rossodisera
★★★★ Authentic Italian dining Where? 5 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DA How Much? ££ Cuisine? Italian Menus? Lunch & Dinner Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Yes Gluten Free Options? Yes, but limited If you are on the hunt for a rustic, authentic Italian restaurant in London, then look no further. We stumbled across this wonderfullyContinueContinue reading “Rossodisera”
The Only Pisa You Won’t Find in Naples
Pisa More than just a leaning tower… Where? Mid-west Tuscany, ItalyWhen? April – June (& Autumn)How? Flight directly into Pisa – bus or taxi from airport To my shame, Pisa was not very high on my list of priorities when I set out to explore Tuscany last October – it always struck me as somewhatContinueContinue reading “The Only Pisa You Won’t Find in Naples”
The Amateur Photographer
I’m really fortunate to have had the creative influence of my mother growing up. I always remember her lugging around her camera bag, stopping us for photo ops & making us trek a few extra miles to pose at a viewpoint. We were taught the rule of thirds, subject composition and how to focus imagesContinueContinue reading “The Amateur Photographer”
Take a Good Lucca Round
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”
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 