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March 23, 2016

Slow Living at The Medici Family’s Historic Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

In Featured Writing, Hotels, Italy, Weekend Escapes

A couple of months ago I announced that I was joining the team at Electrify Mag as Travel Editor and that I would be contributing to the magazine’s inaugural print volume. I’m so excited to be flying to NYC today…

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December 30, 2015

2015 in Review

In Journal

22 FLIGHTS | 10 COUNTRIES | 17 DESTINATIONS It’ll be a brand new year in only a few days time and before I go and start making new plans for 2016, I wanted to take a minute to appreciate just…

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December 22, 2015

Elf School, Mulled Wine and Reindeer: 10 Magical European Christmas Destinations

In Europe

Christmas, for those who celebrate the holiday, is traditionally a time to spend at home with the people that are closest to your heart. But if you have the means (and your family isn’t too upset!), why not consider a…

A Luxurious and Unique Stay in Paris with Special Apartments Paris

In City Breaks, Europe, France, Hotels, Luxury, Reviews

Every time I visit Paris, I concoct a lavish plan about picking up and moving there. Of making early morning stops at the marché, of taking an afternoon detour along the Seine, of stopping for éclairs on the way home…

10 of the Best German Christmas Markets to Visit

In City Breaks, Europe, Germany

While the weather outside might be dreary, chilly and grey, December is brightened up by the glittering Christmas markets that pop up all over Europe. While you can experience Christmas markets in almost all European cities, one thing’s for certain:…

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December 2, 2015

Wanderlust Wednesday: 15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Paris

In City Breaks, Europe, France, Inspiration, Wanderlust Wednesday

It’s Wanderlust Wednesday! We all need a little bit of inspiration to help us get over hump day, don’t we? I haven’t posted a Wanderlust Wednesday feature in a while (I’m thinking it’ll be more of a monthly feature than a…

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November 27, 2015

Bologna Food Diary: What I Ate and Where

In City Breaks, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

With only a few days in Bologna, I was keen to make eating my priority, as usual. Known as being the foodie capital of northern Italy, Bologna is heaven for those who love to eat (like me), earning it the nickname…

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November 25, 2015

What is the Cost of Living in Berlin? My Berlin Budget Breakdown

In Berlin, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Money

In comparison to most other western European capitals, Berlin is a very affordable city for expats. In the past two and a half years we’ve been living here, we’ve been able to live a comfortable and enjoyable life (with lots of travel…

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November 10, 2015

Exploring an Abandoned Railroad Yard in Berlin

In Berlin, Europe, Germany

Nothing makes for a better weekend than one that features new adventures, whether it be travelling to somewhere new or exploring your own backyard. Even though I’ve lived in Berlin for two and a half years, there’s still so much…

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