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Three days in Marseille: travel guide for first-time visitors
First impressions of Marseille... A sparkly sea with boats bobbing in the harbour. Â Sunny day vibes at the old port -
people sitting with their legs dangling over the edge, chatting and slurping ice-creams before they melt in the afternoon sun. Brazilian buskers rocking a bossa nova beat on the pier. An infectious exuberance and energy in the air. It was love at first sight.
Karyn Farrell
May 216 min read
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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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Food for thought: great places to eat in Ireland in 2025
Happy new year! As a traditional end-of-year wrap-up, I’ve compiled an overview of some of my foodie highlights in Ireland in 2024.
Karyn Farrell
Dec 30, 202414 min read
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A weekend in magical Matera: 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, 202412 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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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
Karyn Farrell
Jan 1, 202411 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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Discover Northern Ireland: a Weekend in Co. Down
Spectacular scenery, sea & mountain views, forest walks & coastal drives - welcome to Northern Ireland
Karyn Farrell
Mar 31, 20229 min read
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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
Karyn Farrell
Nov 18, 20216 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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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
Karyn Farrell
Dec 19, 20197 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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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
Karyn Farrell
Aug 14, 201920 min read
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