Valencia is Spain's third largest city on the south-eastern coast. It doesn't have the same reputation as Madrid or Barcelona but that doesn't mean it doesn't stand out in its own way. A very liveable beach city with diverse architecture and a vibrant food scene. The metro system is user friendly and efficient (€4.50 from… Continue reading Weekend in Valencia
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CUBA SURVIVAL GUIDE
Cuba is an exciting country to visit but it can also be quite overwhelming when you first get there. Even planning in advance is not straight forward and it's definitely one of those places where I wouldn't recommend just 'showing up'. But fear not, this post will cover all the things that you need to know before you have… Continue reading CUBA SURVIVAL GUIDE
72 hours in Havana
Havana is everything I hoped it would be and so much more. The city is an artistic haven; intense yet calm, exciting but relaxing, colonial but revolutionary, basically a paradox in every single way. Full of bohemian cafes and bars and music pouring out of every corner, Havana should be on everyone's list of places to… Continue reading 72 hours in Havana
Cuba Adventures – Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Santa Clara
Welcome back to Part 2 of my Cuba travel posts! Picking up from where I left off, the tour continues, moving from the North Western tip of Cuba towards the East, with the final stop on this leg of the journey being Trinidad. But first, we stopped for a quick walking tour around the French… Continue reading Cuba Adventures – Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Santa Clara
Cuba Adventures – Vinales, Las Terrazas, Cayo Jutias
Cuba is unique, like no other country i've been to before. That's no surprise given it's dramatic history and an economic embargo that has kept the country in a time warp for over 50 years. And with signs of relations with the US thawing, this could change. So, there's really never been a better time… Continue reading Cuba Adventures – Vinales, Las Terrazas, Cayo Jutias
Winter sun seekers – Canary Islands
It's always nice to get away in winter and catch some sun. The problem is that most of Europe is probably cold and wet! So, if you want some actual heat, you need to venture further afield, not ideal if you're looking for a short break. I'd heard about the Canary Islands being the place… Continue reading Winter sun seekers – Canary Islands
Pompeii, another tick off the bucket list
Visiting Pompeii was a huge tick off my travel bucket list. The ancient Roman City, destroyed by the erupting Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, has been somewhere I've wanted to go since I was a child. Easy to reach from Naples and Sorrento via the Circumvesuviana train, this is a place not to be missed! I've… Continue reading Pompeii, another tick off the bucket list
Pizza in Napoli!
Naples is a bustling City on the southern coast of Italy. A little rough around the edges, it isn't like any other Italian City I've been to - for instance, Naples isn't the cleanest of cities and has a serious rubbish collection problem which doesn't seem like it will change anytime soon. Having said that, it's not as… Continue reading Pizza in Napoli!
Reaching heights in Ravello
The Amalfi coast has so many beautiful towns and villages. You could easily spend weeks here, moving from one place to another. Sadly, I only had one week so I visited the standard 'must-see' places, including Ravello, which can be reached by bus from Amalfi. Amalfi has a very different vibe to Positano and is a lot… Continue reading Reaching heights in Ravello
Movie magic in Capri
Ah Capri, you are one heck of an island! I think Capri is definitely one of my favourite places in all of Italy (and that's saying something)! Capri is a dream, literally like being on the set of a glamorous movie. The minute you approach the island on the ferry, the colour of the water hits… Continue reading Movie magic in Capri
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 