From the craziness of London to the pastel-coloured cliffs of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, find posts that will get your European travel bug itching!
Catalan cuisine is frankly something I’ve always been alien to. In fact, make that Spanish food as a whole! Besides those delicious, crunchy churros that everybody loves, I’ve just not had the opportunity to experience true Catalan food. That’s why I was super excited when Opera Samfaina — a unique Read more…
Lisbon has a range of fantastic luxury hotels to choose from, and the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon is certainly one of them. Aside from being extremely classy, Corinthia also boasts enviable spa facilities that make it ideal for a relaxing city break. Having spent 6 weeks in Portugal, Geets and I Read more…
Corinthia is considered as one of Lisbon’s finest luxury hotels, and after a night in their Ambassador Suite I can see why. As if the beautifully decorated lobby, bar areas and restaurant weren’t impressive enough, we had the opportunity to indulge in their spa facilities spanning 3,500 square meters with swimming pools, couple’s massage Read more…
When you’re in an unfamiliar place and looking for a place to eat, my dad always taught me to go off the beaten track. Don’t get me wrong… you can stick to the restaurants and cafes on the main streets where tourists go, but I usually find that the gems are Read more…
A few weeks ago Geets and I spent our first (married) Valentine’s Day at the very impressive Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon — a luxurious, 5 star hotel based in the heart of Portugal’s capital city. Also read: A romantic, luxury getaway at the Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon We were so impressed Read more…
Until recently, the thought of a romantic getaway in Europe typically made me think of cities like Paris, Venice and Rome. In the last couple of years though, Lisbon has been rising in popularity thanks to its diverse appeal of wonderful weather, fabulous food and charming culture. Also read: 5 reasons to visit Read more…