In France/ UNESCOWhy You Must Visit the Loire Valley AKA The Garden of France!For those who love history and French architecture, the Loire Valley likely needs no introduction. Home to countless castles (quite literally) and known as…Continue Reading →
In Cumbria/ England/ UNESCO9 VERY Good Reasons to Visit the Lake District This YearWith a recent UNESCO world heritage site designation and over 15 million visitors annually, there’s no better time to visit the Lake District than…Continue Reading →
In Italy/ Languages/ UNESCOBeautiful & Useful Piedmontese Words and PhrasesPiedmont is a beautiful region in Northern Italy surrounded by mountains and the sea. The capital of Piedmont is Turin, and the region even…Continue Reading →
In Castles/ Poland/ UNESCOMalbork Castle, a Glimpse of the Largest Castle in the World in Poland!When I first discovered that the largest castle in the world, Malbork Castle, was just a short train ride away from the city of…Continue Reading →
In Churches/ Italy/ UNESCOCertosa di Pavia: Is This the Most Beautiful Monastery in Europe?Located in the very middle of the Italian countryside, somewhere between the university town of Pavia, and the bustling city of Milan, you’ll see…Continue Reading →
In Paris/ UNESCOProvins: A Charming Day Trip from Paris to a Medieval CityCharming timber-framed houses are surrounded by the remains of medieval walls. A vibe of stepping back in time fills the air, and the place…Continue Reading →
In classics/ Italy/ Lost and Found/ UNESCOOh, Just Some 2000 Year Old Graffiti: Graffiti from PompeiiOne of the last remaining active volcanos in Europe is situated near Naples, Southern Italy. Its name? Mount Vesuvius. The volcano last erupted in…Continue Reading →
In France/ Lost and Found/ UNESCOPROVINS MEDIEVAL TUNNELS: STEPPING INTO HISTORY IN A HISTORIC TOWN JUST OUTSIDE PARISI heard of Provins quite by accident, via a friend. If I’m honest, despite picking up multiple guidebooks about Paris and its surroundings, I’d never…Continue Reading →
In England/ UNESCOPRACTICAL ADVICE, TRICKS & TIPS FOR VISITING THE LAKE DISTRICTRecently awarded status of UNESCO world heritage site, there is no denying the beauty of the Lake District. Whether you want to see quintessential…Continue Reading →
In classics/ England/ UNESCOVISITING POLTROSS BURN MILECASTLE: A PIECE OF HADRIAN’S WALLWe approached the top of the hill and Hadrian’s Wall finally came into view, dominating the skyline and the landscape surrounding it. The famous…Continue Reading →
In Scotland/ UNESCODEAN VILLAGE: THE MOST PICTURESQUE AREA OF EDINBURGH?A small stream babbles nearby and you can hear birds chirping in the surrounding trees. The quaint area of Dean Village is far removed…Continue Reading →
In France/ UNESCOTIPS FOR VISITING MONT SAINT MICHELIt was a grey, stormy day when we pulled up the car and parked in the Mont Saint Michel car park. The first few…Continue Reading →
