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”
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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”
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 