Hoi An (also known as Faifo) is one of the most unique, atmospheric and magical towns that I’ve visited. Historically, a major sea port from the 15th-19th century, it is situated on the banks of the Thu Bon River and is brimming with history. Now, it's probably more famous for the thousands of colourful lanterns that decorate… Continue reading City of lanterns, Hoi An
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Exploring Paraty, Brazil
Paraty is a beautiful and very well preserved colonial town backed by a stunning mountain range on Brazil's Costa Verde. With quaint, cobblestone streets (more like boulders actually!) and white 17th-18th century buildings with colourful windows and doors, it is a photographer's paradise. Paraty got on the map mainly because of the Brazilian Gold Rush… Continue reading Exploring Paraty, Brazil
Croatia Travel Diary – Split
I've been wanting to go to Croatia for a while now (before the Game of Thrones hype believe it or not!) and 2017 was the year it finally happened. With its dramatic, mountainous scenery coupled with mesmerisingly clear, turquoise waters, all I can say is I'm not surprised that the Croatia travel industry is booming! The… Continue reading Croatia Travel Diary – Split
Como to Milan
Como town is at the base of Lake Como and most likely the place that you will arrive to explore the lake. It is well connected with trains from Milan and is a lot more buzzing than the smaller towns and hamlets along the lake. This is both a positive and negative, depending on what… Continue reading Como to Milan
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
Ultimate Guide to Notting Hill
Sunny days are always the best days to visit Notting Hill. That's when all the colourful, small houses brighten up, adding to the villagey vibe of the area. With its many cafes, restaurants and shops, it really is the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon. Despite it now having a reputation for being a… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Notting Hill
Magical Lantern Festival
This weekend, we headed to the Magical Lantern Festival in Chiswick. It was also Chinese New Year so perfect timing! For those of your wondering, the Magical Lantern Festival showcases a collection of illuminated, colourful outdoor lanterns in literally all shapes and sizes. This year’s theme is: ‘Explore The Silk Road', with lanterns representing the significance of… Continue reading Magical Lantern Festival
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
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
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 