By Emma Marshall We’d decided we wanted to check out the Albanian coast as part of our wider trip to the country. But as we drove into the coastal resort of Vlore, I wondered if I’d made a big mistake. We’d arrived in the middle of a fierce storm. The town was deserted, waves were…
I decided to visit the Republic of San Marino out of curiosity: what would the world’s 5th smallest country be like? Just how small is it and is it as pretty as I’d seen in pictures? Entirely surrounded by Italy, does it have a real Italianate feel to it? Read on for my things you…
By Emma Marshall I was lucky enough to experience the 2018 Menton Lemon Festival – the “Fete du Citron”. This was something I had wanted to do after visting the town the previous year. I did, however, wonder if it was worth travelling back for the Menton Lemon Festival. Would it be worth the effort? Would the early Spring…
By Emma Marshall If you love trains, mountains, or both, then this is the ideal trip for you. The Bernina Express, a 122 km train journey through some of Switzerland’s most breath-taking and picturesque scenery, is an unforgettable experience and a great way to savour the diverse Swiss landscape on a short trip away. We…
By Emma Marshall This post contains affiliate links Corsica is famed for its outstanding scenery. Towering, rugged mountains, emerald green forests which sweep across the island, wide stretches of golden sand beaches, and imposing fortresses that overlook its charming towns and cities. However, two-thirds of this French island is mountainous and a fifth is forested….
By Emma Marshall There are several Bern museums that you can visit in the Swiss capital. However, if you’re in this lovely city, a World Heritage Site, and the place where Albert Einstein developed his theory of relativity, you really must put a visit to the house where he lived on your sightseeing list. Read…
By Emma Marshall “Shall I pick one?” I thought as the open window of the Soller railway train – or “Orange Express Majorca” – moved slowly past a dense copse of orange trees. They were within arm’s reach, the trees buckling under the weight of the brightly coloured fruit. The sight of these were no…
By Emma Marshall Bucharest Attractions: The People’s Palace When considering which Bucharest attractions to write about, it might seem obvious to focus on Romania’s Palace of the Parliament, otherwise known as the People’s Palace. But after a trip which took in a number of Bucharest attractions, it was hard to leave without acknowledging that this…
By Emma Marshall Things to do in Funchal, Madeira Funchal is the capital of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is a city with a beautiful old town, a rugged coastline, and a stunning background of hills and mountains. There are lots of things to do in Funchal – however, one thing not to be…