Tag: Food & Travel
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Lazy Masseria Days
The Relais Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo, a luxurious 14th-century Puglian masseria As the sun beamed through our elongated window that opened to the courtyard, it was early morning and time to get ready for breakfast. I put on the fluffy hotel slippers and robe and walked across the room to make myself a…
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Gubbio, A Medieval Jewel in Umbria
Gubbio, Umbria Last summer, my hubby and I scrapped the surface of Gubbio as we spent the evening in the old town for a stroll and dinner. I love the medieval architecture and flock of stores and restaurants that make up the centre. With numerous “hole-in-the-wall enoteca’s“, wine and food is the heart…
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Sleepy Bevagna.
Bevagna, the sleepy Roman-medieval village is situated next to the Teverone river that lies on flat ground, unlike most Umbrian towns that require quiet the hike to reach the centre! As we drove here from our villa through the scenic route we entered through the southern city gate passing the cute bridge that crosses over…
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The slow-chic Masseria Palombara, a hidden escape
‘A mecca of authentic beauty with a luxurious feel to it’ As the sun pushes through the turquoise door of our beautiful room, the countryside awakes to a Apulian dream. For a visual addict, this location will hit you in all the right spots with its tasteful mixture of rustic charm blended with the ideology…
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Sunsets in Spello
A magical little town that comes lit in the evenings as the sun drapes its rays across the stone pathways. From the occasional white blankets that hang on the wire lines and the colourful flower pots that crowd the streets, makes picture-esq Spello worth a visit when traveling around Umbria. I love the pale shades…
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Heat Wave
Campello sul Clitunno, Italy Next to our villa exists a tiny medieval village (close to spoleto) of campello sul clitunno that is nestled in the high hills of olive groves as far as the eyes can reach. The view is quite spectacular from here, the castello stands out on the peak and is surrounded by…
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White Ruffles, Parisian Buildings & Crab Lunches
A girls guide to a relaxing day in Paris in the heart of Saint Germain… The courtyard of the Ralph Lauren house (173 Boulevard) in Saint Germain is beautiful with its blue and white pillows and country-esq details. I could sip tea from these flower cups all day long, but because of the intense heat…
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Lavender lunches al fresco
lavender lunches With my hair tied in a messy low bun, the warm summer breeze blows my sun bleached hair across my face as I pick a bouquet to decorate our table for lunch time. A raw mix of olive branches, rosemary and lavender that grow right beneath your feet is a rarity that…
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Red Florals & Seafood Bars in St. Germain
Paris, France Suggested by the guardian and the New York times, I really wanted to try out a tiny seafood (mainly oysters) bar called Huitrerie Regis on 3 Rue de Montfaucon in Saint Germain Des Pres. I read that the place takes no reservations and there is often a que when it opens at noon and…
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Shades of Pinks in Tallinn
‘Rustic charm in the old town of Tallinn, Estonia’ Last Saturday Mr. N and I took a day trip with his family to Tallinn to spend some quality time on the other side of the sea. We were extremely lucky with the beautiful weather, we arrived on the early ferry and spent the day…