Travel Guides

image of an archway in the Alhambra palace with a palm tree and church in the background

Guide To Southen Spain

Having spent a lot of my 20's holidaying in Marbella (so many fun memories and many a hen party) after having children we decided to venture to other places and...

back of marianna walking in Lisbon, portugal towards a church

Portuguese Road Trip

With 2 teenagers (16 and 13) we had to re-think our summer holiday format. Gone are the days that they would play in the pool or on the beach all...

Marianna sitting on a wall in front of the Colosseum

Guide to Rome

When I asked my daughter what she wanted to do for her 16th birthday- a party? a meal with friends? Her reply was- a weekend in Rome with you. I...

Guide To Ischia

Top tips for a holiday on the beautiful island of Ischia off the Amalfi coast of Italy. Where to stay, how to get around and where to eat.

francesca and marianna by the bridge in florence

24 hours in Florence...

You only have 24 hours in Florence.... what should you do? Don't worry - we have it all figured out for you! Florence is the city of art, romance, architecture,...

Guide To Venice

Gondolas in Venice My 3rd time visiting Venice - first time I went in flood season, arrived on a water bus and had to wade through St Marks square with...

Guide To Capri

Capri is a magical island but you really only find its magic when you stay overnight. A day trip, being crushed by all the other day trippers and cruise ship...

Guide to Sicily

After a decade away, we finally made it back to Sicily this summer. This trip was supposed to happen many times, but something always came up, then Covid hit. we...