The Southern Italian region of Puglia is largely free from tourists. Despite its off the radar reputation, there is a treasure trove of Italian culture to be discovered. And, one…
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Six ways to settle into your year abroad
It’s not easy to settle into a life in a foreign country. But once you’ve found your feet, your adventure abroad will happen. When I went on my year abroad,…
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Hotel review: Fraser Suites, Edinburgh
In 2020, I took advantage of some cheap train tickets and headed to the Scottish capital for a long weekend with my boyfriend*. As this was our first full week…
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Seven picturesque places to visit in Puglia
Why Puglia? The southern Italian region of Puglia forms the heel of Italy’s boot. Less trodden by tourists, its popularity has grown in recent years. If you’re planning the trip…
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A pocket guide to picture perfect Positano
Positano is a fashionable costal town on the Amalfi Coast. It’s jumble of pastel-hued terraces spill out along the ravine. It’s one of Italy’s many picture perfect beauty spots and…
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Five reasons Bari is the best Puglia hub
For those readers who don’t know, I spent a year living in Bari when I was a student. Not only does it offer the perfect lifestyle for an out of…
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How to spend a day in San Marino
Visiting the mountainous micro state of San Marino has been on my travel bucket list of years. As someone who can’t drive, it had been too difficult to get to…
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Spending eight hours in Ravenna
A city famous for its intricate mosaics, Ravenna is an absolute must for any traveller exploring Emilia-Romagna. In a previous post, I explained why Rimini is an ideal travel hub…
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An afternoon in Ely
As the world slowly started to bloom, my inner traveller self began to get restless. I wanted to explore somewhere new without jumping on a plane or travelling the lengths…