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Livin' It Up in La La Land: The City Behind the Myth

Los Angeles. The name of the city itself is so loaded with preconceptions that it could practically be used as an adjective. My experience o

Fit For a King: Paris's Most Luxurious Gardens

The French do things elegantly and orderly or they do not do them at all. The perfect combination of natural beauty and Parisian taste, thes

Three of Spain’s Most Scenic (And Instagramable) Castilian Towns: Part Two

Spain is irresistible. Those who have visited always return. Those who haven't been are dying to go. Deep in the Spanish countryside are

Three of Spain’s Most Scenic (And Instagramable) Castilian Towns: Part One

Spain is irresistible. Those who have visited always return. Those who have never been are dying to go. Deep in the Spanish countryside are

How to Spend a Week Beneath the Tuscan Sun

Dust off your passport! Summer is finally here and people are flocking to Italy. Many people who visit Tuscany never leave Florence, but lim

Beauty, Wealth and Elegance - How to Explore Versailles

As you must imagine I am desperately missing Paris, who wouldn’t? But my first post after my lengthy hiatus is not going to be about Paris.

Easy Elegance

I am not sure which genius decided that after the mini skirt revolution, we needed a reintroduction to more refined, floor skimming skirts a

The Hunt for the Best Gelato, Part Two: Rome

Sweet, rich, creamy – is there anything negative about gelato? (Ignoring the calorie count of course). Daily gelato is an absolute requireme

Italy's Disneyland - Exploring the Beauties of Venice

Venice is the city of dreams. You might have heard it called Italy’s Disneyland before, though this may sound unappealing to some and rightl

Surviving the Vatican

The first time I visited Rome I skipped the Vatican Museums, so when it came to my second trip, I was determined to make them a priority. Af

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