Food and Drink

A weekend in magical Matera: the city of caves

Karyn Farrell

Oct 211 min read

A weekend in magical Matera: the city of caves

There is something otherworldly and cinematic about Matera. A dizzying maze of alleyways, hidden passages, sleepy squares, tunnels & terrace

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Karyn Farrell

Sep 815 min read

Italy

Living like a local: Lecce Travel Guide

It's a stunning city, boasting a trove of exuberant Baroque buildings and picturesque piazzas. Yet it never feels showy...

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Slow living in Puglia: Your Travel Guide

Karyn Farrell

Aug 613 min read

Italy

Slow living in Puglia: Your Travel Guide

We wander through the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that make up Monopoli's historic centre. It's siesta-time and the city is silent

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Four Days in Lyon: A Guide for First-time Visitors

Karyn Farrell

May 1717 min read

France

Four Days in Lyon: A Guide for First-time Visitors

Quirky, arty, bohemian and beautiful, there are a myriad of reasons why you should visit one of France's most underrated cities.

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An Ode to Food: Best Places to eat in Ireland in 2023

Karyn Farrell

Jan 111 min read

Ireland

An Ode to Food: Best Places to eat in Ireland in 2023

Happy new year! As an end-of-year wrap-up, I’ve compiled an overview of all the cafés and restaurants in Ireland that I loved in 2023

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Karyn Farrell

Aug 20, 202327 min read

Portugal

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, 202312 min read

England

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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Vignettes: A Taste of Paris - off the beaten path

Karyn Farrell

Jul 6, 202314 min read

France

Vignettes: A Taste of Paris - off the beaten path

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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Discover Northern Ireland: a Weekend in Co. Down

Karyn Farrell

Mar 31, 20229 min read

Ireland

Discover Northern Ireland: a Weekend in Co. Down

Spectacular scenery, sea & mountain views, forest walks & coastal drives - welcome to Northern Ireland

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Winter walks and an idyllic rural retreat: Ireland

Karyn Farrell

Nov 18, 20216 min read

Ireland

Winter walks and an idyllic rural retreat: Ireland

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, 202112 min read

Italy

A Weekend in Milan: Travel Guide

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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Turin Travel Guide: reasons to put it on your travel wish list

Karyn Farrell

Oct 20, 202113 min read

Italy

Turin Travel Guide: 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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Reflections on Venice: A Neighbourhood Travel Guide

Karyn Farrell

Oct 7, 202121 min read

Italy

Reflections on Venice: A Neighbourhood Travel Guide

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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A Taste of London: Coolest restaurants and bars

Karyn Farrell

Feb 18, 20209 min read

England

A Taste of London: Coolest restaurants and bars

Top picks in London - a guide to some of the best cafés and restaurants the capital has to offer.

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Feasting with friends in Ferragudo: great bars & restaurants

Karyn Farrell

Dec 19, 20197 min read

Portugal

Feasting with friends in Ferragudo: great bars & restaurants

Ferragudo is a traditional Portuguese fishing village with buckets of charm & located in an area of spectacular natural beauty

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Toulouse city break: why you need to visit France's hippest city

Karyn Farrell

Aug 26, 201911 min read

France

Toulouse city break: 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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Impressions of the Cote Vermeille: from Leucate to Collioure

Karyn Farrell

Aug 14, 201919 min read

Boutique hotels

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

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A city break in Carcassonne: Things to see and do

Karyn Farrell

Aug 4, 201912 min read

France

A city break in Carcassonne: Things to see and do

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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A romantic city break: The best of Paris

Karyn Farrell

Dec 13, 20188 min read

France

A romantic city break: The best of Paris

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, 201816 min read

Food

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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