Karyn Farrell
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
- Nov 22, 2022
- 10 min
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
- Aug 26, 2022
- 14 min
Beautiful Bologna: 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 15, 2022
- 10 min
Parma: 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 6, 2022
- 8 min
Magical Moltrasio: Lake Como's best-kept secret
Moltrasio is a charming hillside village with panoramic views of Lake Como, dramatic mountain scenery & abundant rich green forest
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
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
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
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...
Karyn Farrell
- Jun 25, 2019
- 12 min
A Different View of Paris
Paris: a city which is always full of surprises, like this wonderful sculpture which can be found outside the Church of Sant' Eustache,...
Karyn Farrell
- Jan 8, 2019
- 19 min
To Rome with Love: Another Side to the Eternal City
There is more to Rome than the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum but of course these are excellent places to start. In fact there are so...
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
Karyn Farrell
- Dec 8, 2018
- 8 min
Amsterdam at Christmas
When we think of festive European destinations, Amsterdam may not be the first one to spring to mind. But if you're looking for a calmer,...
Karyn Farrell
- Oct 5, 2018
- 10 min
Lucca: the laid-back Tuscan experience
Lucca has everything you expect from Tuscany: grand piazzas, tiny squares, beautiful churches, terracotta-coloured buildings& narrow streets
Karyn Farrell
- Oct 2, 2018
- 14 min
48 hours in Bologna
Bologna is a vibrant university town of magnificent squares, incredible food, world-class public sculpture & majestic buildings
Karyn Farrell
- Aug 17, 2018
- 16 min
Emilia-Romagna & Lombardy Part II: Mantua
The art, food, culture and landscape of Mantua - one of Italy's most beautiful cities
Karyn Farrell
- Aug 17, 2018
- 13 min
Emilia-Romagna & Lombardy Part I: Ferrara & Ravenna
For our most recent trip to Italy we decided to take the road less-traveled and explore the north / north-eastern regions of...
Karyn Farrell
- Jun 20, 2018
- 6 min
Jewels of the Amalfi coast
The spectacular landscapes in this part of Italy will literally make your jaw drop. The coastline is simply magnificent. When I was a...
Karyn Farrell
- Jun 13, 2018
- 8 min
Rural retreats in Europe
If you love your city-breaks but sometimes crave a few days of down-time mid-trip, well look no further. I’ve found a couple of gems on...
Karyn Farrell
- Apr 23, 2018
- 5 min
A romantic town in Provence
The beautiful town of Vence is often neglected in favour of its more touristy sister St Paul de Vence. But that would be a mistake. Vence...
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