2 days in Lyon: How to see the top sights
A view of Place Bellecour Lyon from above
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Where to eat in Lyon: Brasserie Georges
By Emma Marshall When I was looking for where to eat in Lyon and realised I was literally staying next door to Lyon’s “famous” Brasserie Georges, I had to pay it a visit. I’d read about how sumptuous the food was, so I thought it fitting to check it out. That way I could sample some…
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Greek short breaks: What to do in Corfu Town
By Emma Marshall You don’t traditionally associate Greece with short breaks. People, understandably, tend to book longer holidays. Ones where culture vultures can combine sightseeing with sunbathing on white sandy beaches, sail among the many islands, and try out the wonderful food. I’ve done this myself and am well aware of why Greece is such…
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A day trip from Zurich: Rapperswil
By Emma Marshall and Nick Warburton Most visitors on a short break to Zurich will find that there is more than enough to keep them amused in Switzerland’s largest city. However, if like us, you visit regularly, and fancy seeing what the surrounding area has to offer, one of the places definitely worth a day…
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A weekend in Porto: Port tasting by the Douro
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Of all the things you can spend your time doing on a weekend in Portugal (and it’s a long list!), port tasting in Porto has to be one of the most pleasurable pursuits. So if you like a tipple, and want to find out more about the…
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Lake Como: the top things to do in Varenna
A trip to Lake Como, one of the Italian Lakes, is fabulous. There’s lakes, mountains, and beautiful towns and villages to explore. One of the best places to visit is Varenna, a small picturesque town on the eastern shore of Lake Como. If you’re looking for a couple of days away in a picture postcard…
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Brunch in Zurich: visiting the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant
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…
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2020 travel: Ideas for weekends away in Europe
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…
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Wellness in Zurich: the Thermalbad and Spa
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. …
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Visiting the Alhambra, Granada: 7 top tips
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 to Granada or Andalucia – and want to make the most of your visit to the Alhambra – there are a few things you should…
