When I found out, last year, that I was coming back to Genoa, my heart sank. To me, it was grey, old and dirty. There was so little to do and there were far more interesting cities to stay in. Given, we were going to be here for a very long time. Fast forward 7…
2 Valuable Lessons learnt
2018 was a year of unraveling for me. Facing some demons. Achieving some goals and for the first time in my life living intentionally. At the beginning of the year I had put some serious thought into what I wanted, what I needed and what it would take for me to achieve both of those…
Picking My Castle – Sintra
I had seen Sintra on Instagram. I had seen Pena Palace more specifically and I had my sights set on going to this colourful castle set high above the trees. What I never knew is that yes, while Pena Palace is a sight to see, the rest of Sintra is equally entrancing, equally beautiful. Serra…
A grandfather’s Port
One of my most memorable encounters on our trip through Porto, was a truly beautiful one with Hugo, our tour guide’s grandparents, Ana and Manuel. I am going to back up a little to give some details. Jamie, my younger sister, had spent all night the night before stressing about finding the perfect and most…
The beginners guide to Portugal by Van
Waking up like this has been a dream for me for a while. Parking a van in a hard to reach place, opening up the doors and having your morning coffee in a new spot every day. It became something I had to do. And so, I write this article to assist you, if you,…
Lisbon: My guide to my favourite food, wine & activities
Every time I travel to a place I get lots of requests for a guide to that city/place and so I have decided that I will try my best to create a sort of travellers tip article with a “tash style”. So, just so you know, when I travel, I do very little research…
Lisbon! The Luxurious Beginning
Day 1 of my holiday and I already feel like a brand new woman. I arrived at my hotel in the evening yesterday, with a long day of travel behind me. A couple of months earlier, I had decided to spoil myself to a luxury hotel; coerced by the delicious looking breakfast, the extra large…
A truly African Safari.
I’ve never wanted to go on Safari. Is that a shocking thing to admit? I never quite understood the appeal. Being an activities person, I just thought the idea of not being able to run through the game reserve or do yoga on the open plains, a little limiting. However, what I love more than…
Under The Tuscan Sun
What a cliched title, for such a beautiful space. But you know why I use the cliche, is because once again, a cliche has proven to me that it is so because it is. All the things you have ever heard or imagined about Tuscany are so true! I’ve been there twice now and both…
A Florentine Love Affair
I’m absolutely besotted with Florence. It’s a little crazy actually. I was there in January and then, actually went there twice this month. I just find its streets, it restaurants, its views, its people, the light, the colour, the buildings….tantalising, enthralling, breathtaking. Having my heart set on getting back there, when my mum and I…
my grateful plate 