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
Da Adolfo – magnifico!
If you do one thing when you're in Positano, make sure it's booking a table at Da Adolfo. The best Italian food I've had in Italy. Period. I'd heard a lot about this place whilst doing research on the Amalfi Coast. And boy did it live up to expectations. Don't you love it when that… Continue reading Da Adolfo – magnifico!
Positano – sun, sea and lots of stairs!
"Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn't quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone" - John Steinbeck All I can say is that the above quote is spot on! I have wanted to go to the Amalfi Coast for years. Has anyone seen the 90s movie… Continue reading Positano – sun, sea and lots of stairs!
London Fashion International SS17
It's that time of the year again - London Fashion week has come and gone, leaving us with the exciting prospect of SS17! Attending London Fashion International is now a ritual for me. I love seeing a platform being given to a wide range of international designers which I personally think adds great variety to… Continue reading London Fashion International SS17
Exploring Istanbul – part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of my post on Istanbul! We were absolutely exhausted after my friend's wedding so had a slightly later start the next day. I love walking in Istanbul - it feels very safe and there's an interesting building or ruin around nearly every corner. We first headed to the Basilica Cistern,… Continue reading Exploring Istanbul – part 2
East meets West in Istanbul
It's been 13 years since I last went to Istanbul. On that trip, I made a promise to myself that I'd be back one day. Istanbul really captured my heart on my first visit and so I was slightly nervous that it might not live up to my memories the second time around. I'm glad to say… Continue reading East meets West in Istanbul
Punting in Cambridge
As a Londoner, I am guilty of not exploring other parts of the country and venturing abroad instead – this is not deliberate, I promise you! I have however decided to be a bit more spontaneous and venture past the M25. Last weekend, I visited the beautiful town of Cambridge. It’s somewhere I’ve wanted to… Continue reading Punting in Cambridge
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 