Travel is all about exploring, adventure and experiencing something new. When you visit somewhere for the first time, it’s exciting! But it can also take a lot of planning and research to make sure you see everything you want to see, as well as find great restaurants, bars, coffee shops, that ‘must visit’ cronut bar/ice-cream shop etc etc. It can end up being wonderful but also a little stressful. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. When we find somewhere we love, we like to return – sometimes, again and again! Last year we visited Polignano a Mare…
Thinking of visiting Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast? Here's all the information you need to plan your trip.
In this monthly blog post, I look back on the month past and choose ten things that made me happy and that I’m thankful for. Here are my Ten Happy Things for June. Consistent work I’m approaching three years of freelancing! I can’t quite believe it. I’m very thankful for having had pretty much consistent work since I went freelance as well as a couple of regular clients. Long may it continue! If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, or have found yourself in a situation where freelancing has been thrust upon you, read my ten freelancing tips. Reliving my…
What strikes me about Rome is that everywhere you look, there is history. It’s one of those cities that you can keep returning back to and still be in awe of its magnificence. We were recently in Rome for the Easter weekend and it was our fourth visit, yet it still felt exciting, ‘new’ and took our breath away. If you’re heading to Rome, here are thirty things I recommend to see or do. 1. Visit the Colosseum, which started construction in 70 AD and could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 people. 2. Visit the Roman Forum, which is…
Heading to Rome and wondering where to stay? There are thousands of hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Rome that you can choose from, making it fairly difficult to make a decision as to where to stay – particularly if it’s your first visit. We’ve been to Rome many times so we were looking for a 5 star hotel that was modern, centrally located and wouldn’t break the bank. We found just that in The First Roma. The location Situated down a quiet side street, The First Roma is just a few minutes walk from Piazza di Popolo, Via del…
