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Europe

Beautiful Lake Como

Milan

The Duomo is a must see. A massive Gothic cathedral, this looms over the Piazza del Duomo. With over 3,500 statues, 135 spires, and 5 bronze doors, it is not surprising to find that it took 500 years to complete. You will be left speechless by its magnitude.

Brixton Market

This bustling little corner of Brixton is a community within itself, featuring more than 100 local and independent businesses who have transformed this old arcade. A stroll through the covered walkways will reveal a treasure trove of cuisines, fresh produce, clothing, jewellery, homeware, art, music and so much more.  I can’t believe this has been left […]

2 days in Lille

Lille is the capital of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in northern France, near the border with Belgium. A cultural hub and bustling university town today, it was once an important merchant center of French Flanders. Many Flemish influences remain in the city’s culture, cuisine and architecture. The historic center, Vieux Lille, is characterized by 17th-century brick […]

Winchester

From legend and lore to awe-inspiring architecture, Winchester is a treasure trove of English heritage.  I travelled from London to Winchester by train as my boyfriend was participating in Tough Mudder.  The journey was quick (a little over an hour) and the town is quaint, medieval-looking and steeped with history.  We stayed at the Mercure Winchester Wessex […]

Hever Castle

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn is absolutely gorgeous.  The charming castle at Hever has a rich and varied history.  The castle itslsef is small in comparison to others I’ve visited throughout Europe but the panelled rooms contain fine furniture, tapestries, antiques and hosts an important collection of Tudor portraits.  The highlight of Hever are the […]

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