Embracing the Hygge Life: A weekend in Copenhagen blethersfromafar February 21, 2019 Denmark, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, weekend breaks There are many reasons why I was excited to explore Denmark’s capital city. The industrial-chic Scandi style. The centuries-old history and castles all a’callin’ for attention. The world-class...
Welcome to Manon Les Suites, a tropical oasis in the heart of Copenhagen. blethersfromafar February 15, 2019 Denmark, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips They say that first impressions count; never has that been more true than upon entering Manon Les Suites. This five-star gem is one of Copenhagen’s trendiest – and, I’m guessing,...
Dining at Restaurant Uformel, Copenhagen: Nordic Food at its Best blethersfromafar February 13, 2019 Denmark, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, weekend breaks For Michelin-standard food without the price tag, it doesn’t come much better than Copenhagen’s Uformel restaurant, edgy younger sibling to the much-loved Formel B. I was lucky enough to be invited...
Exploring Krakow in December blethersfromafar December 30, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Poland, weekend breaks I’m just going to get it out there; I’m a sucker for a Christmas jaunt. Perhaps it’s the big kid in me, perhaps it’s the nostalgic softie, but something about the promise of twinkling lights,...
A Review of Hotel Stary: 5 Star Luxury in the Heart of Krakow blethersfromafar December 15, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, luxury holidays, Poland, weekend breaks 1 Comment Take original 15th Century gothic architecture and mix that with stunning modern design; throw in a city centre location; combine that with 53 individually designed bedrooms, gourmet restaurant facilities and...
Alternative European cities to visit for a Winter Break blethersfromafar November 14, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, the great outdoors, weekend breaks 1 Comment If you're in need of a festive fix but don't fancy battling the crowds, you might want to consider an alternative wintry break. Thankfully, Europe is full of hidden gems; from quaint medieval towns with...
A night at the Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry blethersfromafar November 2, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, the great outdoors 2 Comments If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise... Well, if you head down to Faskally Woods this Autumn, that's definitely going to be the case. Every year, Scotland's Perthshire town of...
A tour of the Talisker Distillery, Skye blethersfromafar October 24, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, the great outdoors Scotland's distilleries make up an important part of the country's culture. That's not just because us Celts enjoy a dram, but because whisky production has been an important part of Scotland's economy for...
Treading the boards of the Teatro San Carlo, Naples blethersfromafar October 22, 2018 Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, weekend breaks 1 Comment Having worked for one of Scotland's largest theatre companies for the last four years, I think it's pretty safe to say that I've got a bit of a thing for performance venues. I love the history that comes...
10 things to do in Montreux, Switzerland blethersfromafar October 17, 2018 Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, sunny getaways, Switzerland, the great outdoors Perched on the edge of Lake Geneva lies the Swiss town of Montreux. It's somewhere I first visited at the age of sixteen whilst on a Geography trip around Europe with my school, and it's somewhere I've...