By Emma Marshall When a friend suggested meeting for brunch in Haus Hiltl, the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant in Zurich, I thought I would be eating in a small cosy room with plates full of hearty traditional Swiss Alpine fare. Food such as fondue, raclette and potato rosti (all of which I love). I was, after…
By Emma Marshall I was fortunate enough to visit some amazing places in Europe during 2019. All of them had a diverse range of interesting things to see and do, and were perfect weekends away. So, if you’re looking for ideas for weekends away in Europe in 2020, read about some of destinations that stood out for…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links People who know me well know that Zurich is one of my favourites places to visit for a short break. So when a close friend expressed disbelief that I’d yet to try out the Thermalbad and Spa in Zurich, I felt it was time to take the plunge. …
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Visiting the Alhambra is undoubtedly on many people’s bucket lists. It certainly was on mine. But if you’re going on a short break toGranada or Andalucia – and want to make the most of your visit to the Alhambra – there are a few things you should consider. …
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Holidays to Tavira Portugal are wonderful. It is located in the eastern part of the Algarve, a popular area for holidaymakers to visit. The Algarve is Portugal’s most southerly region, and forms a fringe along the Atlantic Ocean. The area is therefore blessed with beaches galore, picturesque…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Julie Andrews sang about the hills being alive with the sound of music in the film of the same title. And that’s exactly what I experienced on an afternoon coach tour during my Salzburg sightseeing break. Read on for more information on what I was lucky enough…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links It might have first drawn national attention in 2013 with ITV’s “Broadchurch” and David Tennant, but for me, it’s always been there. Growing up nearby in south Somerset, Sunday afternoons often involved a drive down to West Bay on the Dorset coast. As a small child, my focus…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Recently, I was lucky enough to spend nine days in Vietnam. This was a trip full of incredible sights, sounds and smells (as anyone who’s been will tell you, the food is amazing!). It allowed us to travel from the north of the country to the south,…
By Emma Marshall The Oxford Dictionary defines “enchanting” as “delightfully charming or attractive”. Well, Verona is all of these. It’s a small, pretty, medieval city, with cobbled streets that lead you to its handful of must-see attractions. And it’s hard not to come away from 2 days in Verona or a weekend here without finding something to…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Before I booked our Halong Bay day cruise – a trip to a a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of almost 2,000 islands of limestone rock scattered over an area of 600 square miles – I was a bit concerned. Would it be worth it just for…