WHY MALTA IS THE MOST UNDERRATED COUNTRY IN EUROPE

MALTA : Europe's Most Underrated Country | the belle abroad

  It’s hard to imagine that an island in the Mediterranean with a view of Italy in the horizon, could need suggesting but more often than not when I told people we were headed to Malta these were the responses : Where is that exactly? What country is it in? What is there to do there […]

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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN : LUCCA

Italy has to be one of my favorite countries…from the incredible food, the gorgeous landscapes, delicious food, and what I’m featuring today…the most charming villages. On a recent jaunt to Tuscany, we stumbled onto Lucca, an adorable walled Renaissance town. It felt like a step back in time, and what most people hope for and expect […]

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SLOVAKIA SKI WEEKEND

Slovakia Ski Weekend : Strbske Pleso

Although I haven’t been on a slope in almost ten years, we have been daydreaming and plotting for a ski holiday since we moved to London…fresh snow, chalets and hot coco, maybe a hot tub here or there? But knowing how long it has been for me, I knew I had about one day of […]

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THE PACKING GUIDE : WINTER IN EUROPE

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The perfect time for a European getaway? Don’t all yell “winter” at once! It’s true, Europe isn’t exactly known for its’ ideal winter weather but the Christmas season is celebrated somewhat over the top here and who doesn’t love a little sprinkle of snow to embrace the festivities! Here are the four essential categories for packing […]

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BEST EUROPEAN CITIES FOR THE CHRISTMAS FEELS

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I am one of those people that tests the limit with Christmas appropriateness…I may sample a festive song or two (or ten) in October, I am giddy over the first sightings of decorations, and you’ll probably spot a seasonally specific hot beverage in my hand at all times. If this sounds like  you too, then […]

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