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Karyn Farrell
Jan 1014 min read
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
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Karyn Farrell
Dec 30, 202414 min read
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.
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Karyn Farrell
Oct 2, 202411 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 8, 202416 min read
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...
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 6, 202413 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
May 17, 202418 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Jan 1, 202411 min read
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
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, 202313 min read
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, 202315 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Mar 31, 20229 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Nov 18, 20216 min read
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, 202113 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Oct 20, 202113 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Oct 7, 202122 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Feb 18, 20209 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Dec 19, 20197 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Aug 26, 201912 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Aug 14, 201920 min read
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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Karyn Farrell
Aug 4, 201912 min read
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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