Along with a number of other bloggers, I was invited to Puglia for the 61st annual Carnevale di Manfredonia, for a weekend of celebrations, Italian food, elaborate costumes and colourful characters. It was my first ever Carnival and now I know why so many people look forward to it! I may not have made it …
Oh Zurich. We met for only a day but I was instantly attracted to you. Like Oslo in Norway you’re expensive, but I loved your elegant watches, tailored clothes, private banks and beautiful men. I’d love to get to know you better, but alas I only had one day! I hope we meet again. ~ …
I’ve been to Oktoberfest twice; once in 2011 and the second time in 2012. I love, love, love Oktoberfest, but this year I found myself at a different German beer festival; the 168th Cannstatter Volksfest just outside of Stuttgart. The Cannstatter Wasen is a 35-hectare area on the banks of the Neckar River and each …
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Recently I flew to Zurich in Switzerland with my best friend Elle for a luxury holiday at The Chedi in the Swiss Alps. These days I’m living in London and taking short weekend trips, so this was a nice girly weekend in the snow. We flew SWISS International Air Lines – Economy on the way …
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After watching a video of Nomadic Matt eating the hottest pepper in the world at Tears of Joy in Austin Texas, I decided I would be up for the challenge too. Matt’s reaction was priceless and it made a great video, so I stopped by this hot source shop on E. 6th Street recently to put my …
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If you want to experience one of the most scenic places in the United States, a trip to Montana and Yellowstone is a must. Whenever I travel around the U.S. I often find myself sticking to major cities but sometimes there’s only so much eating and drinking you can do. My friend and I wanted …
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In Iceland I stayed at the Apotek Hotel, a new boutique hotel in the centre of Reykjavik. It’s in the perfect location right off the main street- all you have to do is stroll out the front door and you’re right near all the shops and bars. The hotel itself is small but luxurious and …
A major expense while traveling is food. Trying the local cuisine is one of the things I love most about traveling because the meal in itself is an experience and it gives me a better insight into the country’s culture. For a small girl I tend to have a big appetite, and I think about …
The first time I rode a camel was when I went on holiday with my Mum to Tunisia. We rode camels over sand dunes in the Sahara Desert dressed in Arabian attire; it was quite the experience. More recently I went camel riding in the Negev desert during my 6-day trip to Israel. We checked …
