Karyn Farrell
Lisbon & Sintra: a tale of two cities
Lisbon & Sintra: travel tips on & off the beaten track. Unmissable sights, great restaurants, rooftop bars & best places to catch a sunset
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Karyn Farrell
- Jul 21
- 12 min
72 Hours in London
3 days in London's coolest neighbourhoods: hotel with a view, immersive art, incredible food market, fantastic restaurants & a secret tour
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Karyn Farrell
- Jul 6
- 14 min
Vignettes: A Taste of Paris
It's a sunny Sunday afternoon as we make our way to Canal Saint-Martin. Tables and chairs spill out onto the pavements & the narrow streets
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Karyn Farrell
- Mar 31, 2022
- 9 min
Discovering Northern Ireland: a Weekend in Co. Down
Spectacular scenery, sea & mountain views, forest walks & coastal drives - welcome to Northern Ireland
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Karyn Farrell
- Nov 18, 2021
- 6 min
Winter walks and an idyllic country retreat
Get away from it all in a cosy country retreat in Meath with close proximity to woodland & river walks, historical sites & fantastic food
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Karyn Farrell
- Oct 28, 2021
- 12 min
A Weekend in Milan
Getting the best out of your city break in Milan: an introduction to its coolest neighbourhoods, must-see sights, culture, food and wine
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Karyn Farrell
- Oct 20, 2021
- 13 min
Turin: reasons to put it on your travel wish list
Stylish, elegant & effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant nightlife & Alpine setting
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Karyn Farrell
- Oct 7, 2021
- 21 min
Reflections on Venice
Its finest moments can be found, not in the tick-the-box tourists sights, but entirely for free in the hidden courtyards & tiny piazzas
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Karyn Farrell
- Feb 18, 2020
- 9 min
A Taste of London
Top picks in London - a guide to some of the best cafés and restaurants the capital has to offer.
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Karyn Farrell
- Dec 19, 2019
- 7 min
Feasting with friends in Ferragudo
Ferragudo is a traditional Portuguese fishing village with buckets of charm. Located on the southern coast in an area of the most...
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 26, 2019
- 11 min
Toulouse: why you need to visit France's hippest city
After about three hours in Toulouse we were ready to pack in the day jobs and sell all our worldly goods to make this our new home. It's...
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 14, 2019
- 19 min
Impressions of the Cote Vermeille: from Leucate to Collioure
It's not hard to see why artists like Matisse, Derain and Dufy were drawn to the picturesque towns on the Côte Vermeille or Vermillion...
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 4, 2019
- 12 min
A city break in Carcassonne
Beat the crowds and enjoy a more authentic experience on your city break in Carcassonne, France's second most visited city after Paris
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Karyn Farrell
- Dec 13, 2018
- 8 min
Paris: The city that has it all
Everything you want in a city break: world-class museums & galleries, beautiful buildings, river walks and incredible food & wine
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Karyn Farrell
- Jun 13, 2018
- 16 min
Meals to make you weep with gratitude
A wise man once said 'a good meal can make a holiday'... though I may be paraphrasing. I wanted to share some recommendations with you...
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Karyn Farrell
- Jan 22, 2018
- 9 min
The Best of London: A Snapshot
London is the city that leaves you wanting more. There is always something new to discover and no two trips are ever the same.
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Karyn Farrell
- Oct 19, 2016
- 5 min
Bordeaux: Jazz, wine and all things fine
A designated World Heritage site, Bordeaux is a beautifully elegant city with majestic buildings, and fantastic wine bars and restaurants.
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 17, 2016
- 4 min
Montpellier: A Guide to France's sunniest city
The medieval city of Montpellier is the perfect spot for a weekend break: elegant & laid-back with loads of great places to eat & drink
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