Karyn Farrell
Living like a local: Lecce Travel Guide
It's a stunning city, boasting a trove of exuberant Baroque buildings and picturesque piazzas. Yet it never feels showy...
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 613 min read
Slow living in Puglia: Your Travel Guide
We wander through the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that make up Monopoli's historic centre. It's siesta-time and the city is silent
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Karyn Farrell
May 1717 min read
Four Days in Lyon: A Guide for First-time Visitors
Quirky, arty, bohemian and beautiful, there are a myriad of reasons why you should visit one of France's most underrated cities.
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Karyn Farrell
Jan 1014 min read
72 Hours in Cork City: A cosy festive break
We pull up to the door on a cold, wet January afternoon but our mood changes as we enter the cosy festive foyer with an open fire
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 20, 202327 min read
Lisbon & Sintra: a tale of two cities
Lisbon & Sintra: travel tips on & off the beaten track. Unmissable sights, great restaurants, rooftop bars & best places to catch a sunset
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Karyn Farrell
Jul 21, 202312 min read
72 Hours in London
3 days in London's coolest neighbourhoods: hotel with a view, immersive art, incredible food market, fantastic restaurants & a secret tour
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Karyn Farrell
Jul 6, 202314 min read
Vignettes: A Taste of Paris - off the beaten path
It's a sunny Sunday afternoon as we make our way to Canal Saint-Martin. Tables and chairs spill out onto the pavements & the narrow streets
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Karyn Farrell
Nov 22, 202210 min read
Autumn in Venice: it's Biennale time
Guide to getting the best of the Venice Biennale. Insider tips on the best time to visit & must-see itineraries
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 26, 202215 min read
Beautiful Bologna: Off the beaten path in Italy's most livable city
One of Italy's most vibrant cities, visit Bologna for its great food, lively bars, world-class art & beautiful colonnaded streets
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 15, 202210 min read
Parma Travel Guide: a city of endless delights
Parma is a city that never fails to delight, often in unexpected ways. Neat, compact & beautifully preserved with a youthful vibe
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Karyn Farrell
Apr 29, 20225 min read
Portumna Castle & Gardens: A family-friendly day out
Nature lovers & history buffs will relish the rich heritage & scenic beauty that comes courtesy of the Portumna Forest Park Estate
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Karyn Farrell
Oct 28, 202112 min read
A Weekend in Milan: Travel Guide
Getting the best out of your city break in Milan: an introduction to its coolest neighbourhoods, must-see sights, culture, food and wine
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Karyn Farrell
Oct 7, 202121 min read
Reflections on Venice: A Neighbourhood Travel Guide
Its finest moments can be found, not in the tick-the-box tourists sights, but entirely for free in the hidden courtyards & tiny piazzas
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 19, 202110 min read
Hooked by the Hook Peninsula: Great things to see & do
A round-up of the best places to visit on the Hook Peninsula: beaches, abbeys, forest & cliff walks and great pub food to boot
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 26, 201911 min read
Toulouse city break: why you need to visit France's hippest city
After about three hours in Toulouse we were ready to pack in the day jobs and sell all our worldly goods to make this our new home. It's...
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Karyn Farrell
Jun 25, 201913 min read
A Different View of Paris: alternative things to do
Paris: a city which is always full of surprises, like this wonderful sculpture which can be found outside the Church of Sant' Eustache ,...
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Karyn Farrell
Mar 23, 20198 min read
Castletown House: history, drama & a little rock 'n' roll
** Why is Castletown House currently closed? Update: October 2024 - the house is currently closed to visitors with restrictions on access...
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Karyn Farrell
Jan 8, 201919 min read
To Rome with love: Off the beaten path
There is more to Rome than the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum but of course these are excellent places to start. In fact there are so...
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Karyn Farrell
Dec 13, 20188 min read
A romantic city break: The best of Paris
Everything you want in a city break: world-class museums & galleries, beautiful buildings, river walks and incredible food & wine
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Karyn Farrell
Oct 5, 201810 min read
Things to do in Lucca: a laid-back Tuscan experience
Lucca has everything you expect from Tuscany: grand piazzas, tiny squares, beautiful churches, terracotta-coloured buildings& narrow streets
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