Karyn Farrell
A weekend in magical Matera: the city of caves
There is something otherworldly and cinematic about Matera. A dizzying maze of alleyways, hidden passages, sleepy squares, tunnels & terrace
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Karyn Farrell
Sep 815 min read
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 198 min read
Slow Living in Puglia: Castro Travel Guide
Castro is an endearing little coastal town with a nostalgic, timeless quality; almost cinematic.
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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
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
Aug 6, 20228 min read
Magical Moltrasio: Lake Como's best-kept secret
Moltrasio is a charming hillside village with panoramic views of Lake Como, dramatic mountain scenery & abundant rich green forest
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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 20, 202113 min read
Turin Travel Guide: reasons to put it on your travel wish list
Stylish, elegant & effortlessly cool, Turin is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy with a vibrant nightlife & Alpine setting
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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
Dec 19, 20197 min read
Feasting with friends in Ferragudo: great bars & restaurants
Ferragudo is a traditional Portuguese fishing village with buckets of charm & located in an area of spectacular natural beauty
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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
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
Dec 8, 20188 min read
Amsterdam at Christmas
Think wintry strolls along picturesque canals followed by hot chocolate in cosy cafés or sipping mulled wine & munching on roast chestnuts
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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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Karyn Farrell
Oct 2, 201814 min read
48 hours in Bologna
Bologna is a vibrant university town of magnificent squares, incredible food, world-class public sculpture & majestic buildings
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Karyn Farrell
Aug 17, 201815 min read
Emilia-Romagna & Lombardy Part II: Mantua Travel Guide
The art, food, culture and landscape of Mantua - one of Italy's most beautiful cities
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