The towering red roofed dome of the famous Florence cathedral is what makes the city recognisable, and the cathedral itself, the square in which it sits along with other religious architecture and many cafes and shops is the most visited area of Florence. Right in the historical centre of the ...
Some of my favourite places in the world are pink. The Beverly Hills Hotel, the inside of Laduree at Easter, the gardens of Paris in spring, any Notting Hill side street, and a few I’m yet to visit including Sketch in London, the Paul Smith wall in LA and Pink Lake in Australia. The ...
Italy is known for some of the finest things in life, incredible food, even better wine, fabulous fashion and a lifestyle that encompasses all of the above. You will absolutely find all of these things in Florence, and if you’re looking to splash out and enjoy a bit of luxury on a visit ...
When I used to live in Gosforth with my lovely friend turned family member Rachael, a festive evening decorating the tree (not a pleasant experience for her, I’m like Monica), eating mince pies and watching Christmas films was a tradition in out house/flat. So when I was invited to Slaley ...
It’s been over a month since I was in Florence, for what was my first trip ever to Italy. Without a doubt one of my favourite things in any new city is discovering the best views, both the typical Instagram-worthy and the more authentic that don’t always make it onto trending ...
Before we went to Florence for our recent family trip, my dad who is a ridiculous holiday planner, literally to the minute (think Jack Byrnes – Meet the Parents) asked if there was anything I specifically wanted to do while we were there, my only reply was ‘eat heart shaped ...