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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

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December 15, 2018
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, luxury holidays, Poland, weekend breaks
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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

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November 14, 2018
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, the great outdoors, weekend breaks
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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

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November 2, 2018
Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, the great outdoors
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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

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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

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October 22, 2018
Europe, Italy, Izzy's Travel Tips, luxury holidays, weekend breaks
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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

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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...
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Latest

  • Embracing the Hygge Life: A weekend in Copenhagen

    blethersfromafar
    February 21, 2019
  • Welcome to Manon Les Suites, a tropical oasis in the heart of Copenhagen.

    blethersfromafar
    February 15, 2019
  • Dining at Restaurant Uformel, Copenhagen: Nordic Food at its Best

    blethersfromafar
    February 13, 2019
  • My Top Travel Experiences of 2018

    blethersfromafar
    January 10, 2019
  • Exploring Krakow in December

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    December 30, 2018

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