by Sarah Wilson | Dec 13, 2021 | Europe, Italy, Travel
If you are looking for a gorgeous Italian city that’s jam-packed with historic sites, tales of romance, plus fabulous food and wine, then Verona is for you. I’d recommend spending at least two full days in Verona. I stayed three nights and two days; I wish I had...
by Sarah Wilson | Nov 30, 2021 | Europe, Italy
Rome is a fabulous city to visit. In fact, it’s an all-time favourite of mine. But sometimes, exploring a large metropolis can get a bit too much, and it’s nice to escape the city for a little bit. Here are four really easy to do day trips from Rome by...
by Sarah Wilson | Nov 19, 2021 | Europe, Switzerland, Travel
If your idea of a perfect city break includes enjoying delicious food, sampling local wines, exploring a fascinating old town, admiring lake and mountain views, and devouring Swiss chocolate! – then, Lausanne in French-speaking Switzerland could be just what...
by Sarah Wilson | Nov 8, 2021 | Europe, Holland, Travel
The picturesque town of Delft is located in South Holland in the Netherlands, between Rotterdam and The Hague. This beautiful little university town with its many canals, and charming historic centre is absolutely perfect for a short break. It is famous...
by Sarah Wilson | Nov 1, 2021 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Orvieto is a gorgeous town in Umbria in central Italy. Perched high on top of a steep tufa hill, Orvieto is a delightful place to visit and perfect for an easy day trip from Rome by train. Although I would have liked to have stayed there a little longer, I was...
by Sarah Wilson | Oct 12, 2021 | Europe, France, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
After an eleven day house-sit in Paris, I hopped on a train and headed south to lovely Lyon. What a gorgeous city. Jonathan and I had planned to visit here in April 2020, but we all know what happened to travel plans that year. We both wanted to visit this city...
by Sarah Wilson | Oct 3, 2021 | Europe, France, Travel
I’ve been to Paris many times in the past, but never had the opportunity or the time to visit the Paris Catacombs before. However, one advantage of travelling solo is being able to visit those places you’ve always wanted to see and not having to compromise or justify...
by Sarah Wilson | Sep 17, 2021 | Europe, France, Travel
It was to be my first solo trip in a very long time – a house sit in Paris taking care of a young cat named Mishky. I had been to Paris several times before, but I wanted to do something a little different this time. So, while browsing the Internet for...
