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I’m so excited to launch a new blog feature this week which will introduce you to some of my favourite people while they simultaneously introduce you to some of their favourite hometown hotspots. “It’s Nicer In…” will act as a local guide to cities around the world as told by the people who frequent them …
Situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, bustling Bologna is the perfect destination for a food filled, picture perfect weekend away. From terracotta tiles to plentiful porticoes; for a couple of days of ambling and aperitivo there’s no better backdrop.
Here’s what not to do immediately after landing in Copenhagen- accidentally exit the country and end up in Sweden.
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life,” said Samuel Johnson. Quite right he was too. Are you bored of Buckingham Palace? Tired of Tower Bridge? Whether you’re a tourist on a return trip or a local looking for more, there’s certainly life to London beyond the first page of Trip …
Sometimes it’s nice to escape London and run away, even if you’re only away for a day.
It soon transpires we have not been so lucky with the sleeping arrangements this time round and we’ll be spending our 14 hour overnight trip in close confines with two Hungarian ladies. One talks at us in Hungarian for a while, which we clearly don’t understand, before the other breaks her silence with an English translation. …
Last month I spent a lovely couple of days with my Mum who came up to stay in London for a few nights. As well as taking her around Spitalfields Market (a must for any London visitor), indulging in some spa treatments and watching The Commitments (excellent feel good musical fun) we also went to visit …
The Southbank is arguably one of London’s greatest assets and with the summer fast approaching there’s more going on there than ever. Earlier this month we headed along to Campo Viejo’s Streets Of Spain which brought a touch of Barcelona to the banks of the Thames.
One of many culinary highlights from the Barcelona trip was a visit to contemporary cuisine centric Santa Gula– a small establishment making a big name for itself amongst locals and food oriented tourists alike.
Covent Garden has always been and will probably continue to be my favourite part of London. From the bustling Piazza outwards into the streets of Soho and the lights of Theatreland there’s a wealth of places to eat, drink and certainly be merry. Rightly so the area is often overflowing with tourists however within a …