Although many people visit Prague to enjoy the cheap beer and crazy nightlife, few visitors to the Czech Republic* do so on a food pilgrimage. Not many people are even aware of what Czech cuisine is, and I’m sure that…
The Best Restaurants in Oliva, Spain
It may be a very small town, but there are a surprisingly large number of restaurants in Oliva that can make choosing where to eat a difficult decision. From traditional Valencian paella and fideuá to fresh seafood, English Sunday Roasts…
Visiting the Magical City of Matera from Bari, Italy
Ah, Matera. An Ancient Civilisation once known as ‘the shame of Italy,’ Matera is soaring in popularity thanks to its enchanting caves dwellings, mystical Sassi and, er, a James Bond film. I visited the city of Matera back in 2019,…
Balkan Food – 28 Traditional Balkan Dishes You Need to Try
Ah, Balkan food. Neither as famous nor as revered as cuisines from other regions in Europe, traditional Balkan cuisine is pretty much unknown to anyone who isn’t, well, Balkan. Coming from a region that most people only associate with war…
Visiting the Blue Eye Albania, a Breathtaking Natural Phenomenon
By far one of the most popular things to do in Albania is to pay a visit to the famous Blue Eye, or Syri i Kaltër as it is known in the Albanian language. The Blue Eye in Albania is…
Femme Luxe Review | Round 4
I feel as though I always start these posts with ‘it’s been a while since my last Femme Luxe review,’ but it really has! My last batch of outfits from Femme Luxe arrived just before Ethan and I moved to…
Cefalu – The Charming Sicilian Beach Town
Many people have never even heard of Cefalu, the rustic Sicilian beach town 70km away from Palermo. This ancient fishing port is one of the most stunning villages in Italy, and with its majestic Norman cathedral, medieval old town and…
Visiting Sarajevo With a Bosnian War Veteran
Visiting Sarajevo is not the same as spending a weekend in Krakow or Malta. Any trip to Bosnia, particularly its capital of Sarajevo, is inherently political. You can’t visit and not be exposed to the country’s tragic and bloody history,…
What Do Italians Eat for Breakfast? A Guide to the Typical Italian Breakfast
What do Italians eat for breakfast? Food is such an integral part of Italian culture that you’d be forgiven for thinking that a typical Italian breakfast is a lavish spread of a million and one dishes, crafted with love and…
The Best Scandi Style Homeware to Transform Your Home
Visit almost any homeware website and you’ll find some kind of ‘Scandinavian inspired‘ collection. Scandinavian décor has become somewhat of a global phenomenon, and whether you live in a Brooklyn-style loft apartment or a semi-detached house in the suburbs, chances…
