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
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
Selfie Love
I'm not a selfie lover, mainly because I'm awful at taking them but, no matter what your opinions are, there's pretty much no getting away from selfies! An instantaneous form of "self-portraiture", selfies are now "an integral part of image-making in the twenty-first century". Selfies are art. Really, I hear you say? Don't worry, that's… Continue reading Selfie Love
All about that animal print
Animal print fashion items worn in the right way can really add that special something to a plain outfit. Unlike the classic LBD, crisp white shirt or well fitted denim jeans, animal print is not usually considered a wardrobe staple but it really should be! It's a girl's secret weapon, just like that stiletto heal or a… Continue reading All about that animal print
