A View of Verona
Verona is beautiful, colourful and completely magical. Here is a taster of a city that was a wonder to visit and a joy to photograph. There’s more to come, but in the meantime, here’s the Ponte Pietra...
View ArticleIn Fair Verona…
Nowhere is as appealing as its potential when you arrive in rain that can only be described as torrential. And the first impressions from the rather drab Porta Nuova train station didn’t help either....
View ArticlePostcards from Juliet
On my recent trip to Verona, one of the must see sights was Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House). Despite being a somewhat token tribute to a fictional story, there’s no way you could come to this fair...
View ArticleVerona’s Secrets
My recent trip to Verona presented me with so much to see that it meant one post alone was never going to cut it. Yes, there were the obligatory sights, like Juliet’s Balcony, but there was so much...
View ArticlePondering Travels Past, Planning Travels Future and Packing for Travels Present
Reflecting is something we all do at this time of year, whether we intend to or not. We can’t help it, and there’s nothing wrong with that. 2012 will be a year I remember fondly as my biggest success...
View Article5 Reasons You Should Take That City Break
I’m a city girl through and through. My heart beats to the buzz of a bustling city centre and I don’t think I’ll ever be someone who swaps the bright lights of city living for tranquil green fields and...
View ArticleSunshine City Breaks: Put Your Shades On and Pack Your Weekend Bag
It’s probably safe to say that everything looks better when the sun’s shining (even snowy landscapes only really start to sparkle once the sun comes out). But this is the time of year to think about...
View ArticleSweet Sorrento
My first trip to Italy took place in 2006. I went to Venice. It was the first trip Mr Holiday Addict and I went on together, and he was also an Italy first timer. When we arrived, neither one of us...
View ArticleCapture the Colour 2013: Travel Photos From the Last 12 Months
Loads of colour in Copenhagen! I’m a happy snapper, but that doesn’t mean I’d ever call myself a decent photographer. I’m learning and I’m trying to improve with every trip I take, so I was over the...
View ArticleItaly and Greece: My Two Legendary Loves
“Which do you prefer?” someone recently asked me, “Greece or Italy?” I could just say I love them both the same and leave it at that, but keeping it so simple wouldn’t be much fun. The truth is that...
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