beautiful patisserie
Europe, France

Where to Eat in Marseille, France

A brief list of my top places to eat in Marseille. Because I absolutely love eating. And I absolutely love Marseille.  One of the most awesome things of all about the French city of Marseille is the fact that it contains such a massive mixture of cultures. And it naturally follows that a place that… Continue reading Where to Eat in Marseille, France

higgledy piggledy houses in Marseille
Europe, France

The best things to do in Marseille…from the tourist hotspots to the completely obscure

All the best things to do in Marseille, including the quirkier locations as well as the classic tourist checkpoints.  The day before I arrived in Marseille, two buildings collapsed. The townhouses had been on the brink of tumbling down for years, but there's no real guidelines from the government here about what makes a structure… Continue reading The best things to do in Marseille…from the tourist hotspots to the completely obscure

The top of the white tower in Lucca
Europe, Italy

One Day in Lucca – the hidden gem of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most-visited regions of Italy, famous for its rolling hills, scenic views and quaint villages. And don't even get me started on the regions most famous cities- Florence and Pisa. But if you're looking for somewhere off the beaten path in Tuscany, check out this incredible hidden gem. Here's how I… Continue reading One Day in Lucca – the hidden gem of Tuscany

winter in florence
Europe, Italy

Florence in Winter – a day trip from Livorno

Florence at any time, is exquisitely beautiful. But Florence in winter has a special kind of magic about it.  I was rather on the sad side when I realised that that day when we docked in Tuscany would be an extra chilly one. I'd wanted to go to Florence for months since we'd begun a… Continue reading Florence in Winter – a day trip from Livorno

the sailors church in Marseille
Europe, France

The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille

Not only is Notre-Dame de la Garde a stunning landmark- which can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city- but it's also the official 'sailors church' in Marseille. The inside is an absolute nautical treasure trove.  From just about any spot in the French city of Marseille, it's possible to spot the silhouette… Continue reading The Magic of Notre-Dame de la Garde- the ‘sailors church’ in Marseille

Europe, Germany

Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)

The all time best free things to do and places to see in Berlin. (Other than my pal's house, because that doesn't count.) We're talking hotspots here, people, hotspots.  I LOVED Berlin, and I'll tell you this for free (get it, for free!?)- I wasn't expecting to. In a slightly macabre way, what makes this… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)

visiting inside the Palau de la Música Catalana
Europe, Spain

The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem.  Oh. My. Days. If… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

day trip from Split to Trogir
Croatia, Europe

A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia

It's so incredibly easy to get from Split to Trogir, that I wholeheartedly advise anyone and everyone visiting the city to take a day trip to see the beautiful 'Little Venice' of Dalmatia.  The town of Trogir is located on the historic Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, not too far from Split (and in actual fact,… Continue reading A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia

one night in Berlin
Europe, Germany

One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)

A surprise day off of work in Hamburg gave us the perfect opportunity to spend one night in Berlin. And it was blooming marvellous I tell ya! Here's what we got up to during our very short stay.  For the last couple of years, I've spent several months a year living and working in the… Continue reading One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)