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Festive Utrecht: an alternative city break
Utrecht: a fantastic alternative city break to Amsterdam. Compact & bike-friendly with cool cafes & bars and some great restaurants
Karyn Farrell
Jan 1014 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Oct 2, 202411 min read
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A love letter to Lecce: Your in-depth travel guide
It's a stunning city, boasting a trove of exuberant Baroque buildings and picturesque piazzas. Yet it never feels showy...
Karyn Farrell
Sep 8, 202416 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Aug 6, 202413 min read
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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.
Karyn Farrell
May 17, 202418 min read
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72 Hours in Cork City: A cosy festive break
We pull up to the door on a cold, wet January afternoon but our mood changes as we enter the cosy festive foyer with an open fire
Karyn Farrell
Jan 10, 202415 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Aug 20, 202327 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Jul 21, 202313 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Jul 6, 202315 min read
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Autumn in Venice: it's Biennale time
Guide to getting the best of the Venice Biennale. Insider tips on the best time to visit & must-see itineraries
Karyn Farrell
Nov 22, 202210 min read
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Beautiful Bologna: Off the beaten path in Italy's most livable city
One of Italy's most vibrant cities, visit Bologna for its great food, lively bars, world-class art & beautiful colonnaded streets
Karyn Farrell
Aug 26, 202216 min read
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Parma Travel Guide: a city of endless delights
Parma is a city that never fails to delight, often in unexpected ways. Neat, compact & beautifully preserved with a youthful vibe
Karyn Farrell
Aug 15, 202210 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Oct 28, 202113 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Oct 20, 202113 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Oct 7, 202122 min read
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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.
Karyn Farrell
Feb 18, 20209 min read
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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...
Karyn Farrell
Aug 26, 201912 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Aug 4, 201912 min read
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A Different View of Paris: alternative things to do
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Karyn Farrell
Jun 25, 201913 min read
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To Rome with love: Off the beaten path
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Karyn Farrell
Jan 8, 201919 min read
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