This past August, I managed to fit in a quick city break with my lovely Mum to Barcelona. It was right at the end of the month so the heat wasn't too intense but it was always sunny, with no rain or dark, looming clouds to speak of. We only had a few days there,…
Continue reading ➞ BARCELONA, SPAIN // TRAVEL DIARY // AUGUST 2018
I decided to create this new blog series to showcase the different books which help me through my various travels. From specific travel books, to poetry books, journal books and actual literary books, I'm hoping that each different suggestion with backed anecdotes will help you all in your own travels! There was no doubt in…
Continue reading ➞ “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed // Reading For The Road
I was finally able to visit Canada in August 2017, where I stayed with a friend and his family in Toronto. I was travelling from New York to Toronto overnight, having recently visited a friend who lives in Astoria, Queens. I travelled on the Greyhound on the evening of the 20th August at 7:30pm and…
Continue reading ➞ TORONTO, CANADA // TRAVEL DIARY // AUGUST 2017
I went to Crete for my most recent family holiday. The weather was beautiful but incredibly hot. I was really looking forward to this trip because I have a lot of interest in Greek (and Roman) mythology. Crete did not disappoint when it came to historical places of significance that had links to mythology, and…
Continue reading ➞ CRETE, GREECE // TRAVEL DIARY // JULY 2017
I visited beautiful Lisbon over the Easter of 2017 with both of my parents. It has everything - culture, beautiful sites and shopping as well as some of the most stunning hilltop views. Even visiting in April, the weather was gorgeous - sunny but cool. Lisbon is well known for its colourful buildings and some…
Continue reading ➞ LISBON, PORTUGAL // TRAVEL DIARY // APRIL 2017
In February 2017, I visited Seville with my mum for a quick girly getaway. I definitely need to go back at some point - the city completely consumed me. Seville is the capital of the Andalusia region of southern Spain and is known as the birthplace of Flamenco dancing. Even in February, the weather was…
Continue reading ➞ SEVILLE, SPAIN // TRAVEL DIARY // FEBRUARY 2017
My trip to Venice was a 21st birthday getaway from my other half, and even though we were only there five days, it was such a gorgeous experience and I am really hoping to return and visit for longer. Even in the middle of October, the weather was still sunny and beautiful, the flights to and…
Continue reading ➞ VENICE, ITALY // TRAVEL DIARY // OCTOBER 2016
