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In 2013 I was invited on a trip to Venice with my university rowing club of which I was a part. We were to take part in the 2nd International University Regata. The fastest boats would then go on to…
Continue readingTuscany. Just the word alone conjures up images of gorgeous rolling hills, great wine and food and beautiful hilltop towns in Tuscany. I was lucky enough to visit Tuscany on several family holidays growing up and so it’ll always have…
Continue readingAs if our stay in Lake Como hadn’t been relaxing enough, we notched the relaxation scale up even further with a visit to the spa at Casta Diva Resort. I love a good spa afternoon. There’s no rush or need…
Continue readingDriving alongside Lake Como you’ll spot many a fancy villa with beautifully preened gardens closed off behind 10ft gates and, perhaps, a security guard. There’s something enchanting about old villas, especially when they’re the size of Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo….
Continue readingWithin just an hour of arriving on the banks of Lake Como I was already feeling relaxed. Gone were the stresses of driving 3 hours from Bergamo airport on windy, narrow roads whilst dodging cars driving across both lanes, and…
Continue readingI’m a big lover of all things Italian. Food. Drink. Scenery. Culture. History. It’s no surprise really considering that my parents are both big lovers of the country and some of our best family holidays were when we stayed in…
Continue readingAh, Florence. This beautiful Tuscan city on the river Arno is a popular destination and it’s easy to see why. There’s great food, impressive architecture, art, history and shopping. I hate to say it but there really is something for…
Continue readingVenice, Italy. A city built up of small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Beautiful and interesting. A city that is extremely easy to get lost in, but being lost is more than half the fun… Not having…
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