Karyn Farrell
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
- 15 min
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...
Karyn Farrell
- Aug 19
- 8 min
Slow Living in Puglia: Castro Travel Guide
Castro is an endearing little coastal town with a nostalgic, timeless quality; almost cinematic.
Karyn Farrell
- Aug 6
- 13 min
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
- Jul 6, 2023
- 14 min
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
- 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
- 15 min
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 15, 2022
- 10 min
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 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: 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 20, 2021
- 13 min
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 7, 2021
- 21 min
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
- 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: Off the beaten path
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
- 15 min
Emilia-Romagna & Lombardy Part II: Mantua
The art, food, culture and landscape of Mantua - one of Italy's most beautiful cities
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