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Thessaloniki: Come for the Culture – Stay for the Food Where is Thessaloniki? Thessaloniki is the second-largest city in Greece, located in the northern part of the country. It is the capital of the Central Macedonia region and is a short 55 minute flight from […]
A Long Weekend in Athens Post Pandemic I love the capital city of Greece, Athens. I have had the pleasure and opportunity to visit it quite a few times however this recent trip was post pandemic. Athens is an easy to reach destination from the […]
What to do if you have 72 hours in Madeira. Madeira has always been a place I wanted to visit. I knew it was a lush paradise where poinsettias grew in gardens everywhere and there were cable car rides up and wicker toboggan rides down […]
Discover Santorini with Jet2Holidays Following winning a blogger cocktail making masterclass which included a trip to any Jet2Holidays new Greek destinations I set off to the Greek island of Santorini. Right from the start, from checking in at London Stansted Airport I couldn’t find any […]
Staying at the Scandic Hamburg Emporio Hotel Hamburg As I lay my head on the comfortable pillows and wrapped myself in the duvet I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. Location: This was my second time staying at the Scandic Hamburg Emporio in […]
Bailey’s Hotel – Year of The Tiger Menu (Ad) February 2022 heralds the beginning of the Chinese zodiac, Year of The Tiger (there are twelve Chinese Zodiac signs – I was born in a year of the Horse!) and a perfect place to celebrate this […]
Visit the Wye Valley of Monmouthshire in South Wales If you have 2-3 days you want to spend in South East Wales I would definitely suggest visiting Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley and of course Abergavenny in the Vale of Usk. Abergavenny, and the Wye […]
The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe Suffolk At the end of 2019 Mr R and I bought a beach hut in the town of Felixstowe on the Suffolk coast. I have wanted a beach hut for as long as I can remember, since I first heard you […]
When you think of the city of Hamburg in Germany most people know that it is a large city in Northern Germany and the alleged home of the original hamburger! But there is so much more to this fascinating, hip, contemporary, relaxed, place with a […]
If you have 48 hours to spend visiting Tuscany here are a few ideas that may inspire you. The rich rolling hills with cypress trees touching the sky, the intense neatness of the area and the promise of some intensely delicious food is enough to […]
Radisson Blu part of the Radisson Hotel Group launch their new breakfast range. I love staying in hotels. I should really have been a professional hotel guest !! I love it when I don’t have to rush for a plane or a meeting and can enjoy […]
I was invited to Salcome in South Devon to attend Salcombe Gin School. As it was a 4 hour drive Mr R and I decided to stay a couple of nights and get to know the area a bit. We stayed at the Salcombe Harbour […]
Spending 48 hours in Salcombe, Devon If you have 48 hours for a quick break and want to go somewhere quaint, cosy and off the beaten track with great food and drink as well as luxurious hotels then Salcombe is the perfect spot. After a […]
Kubic Smart Hotel Athens During my recent trip to Athens I stayed at Kubic Smart Hotel (Agiou Konstantinou 26, Athens 104 37/Tel: +30 21 1402 1695). The Kubic Smart Hotel is the first smart hotel in Greece. Situated on one of the main roads in […]
Olea means olive in Greek. To offer an olive branch is to offer the hand of peace. Giving a bowl of olives to a guest at your home or at a restaurant is to welcome them and the owner of the luxury Olea Villas makes sure […]
On a recent trip to Mexico City a couple of months ago we stayed at the Hotel Geneve, one of the oldest hotels in Mexico City. As you slowly make your way through crowded and busy street you certainly don’t expect to arrive at this […]