Europe

Europe Travel Blogs

These are all of my Europe travel blogs!

From luxurious road trips in Italy, to the freshest food in Spain and exciting travel adventures in Scandinavia and The Baltics,  find out the best places to travel to in Europe here, in my Europe travel blogs.

Happy exploring!

REVIEW: A Relaxing Break At Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa

Exploring the gardens at Luton Hoo

From delicious food and cocktails in one of England’s most impressive mansion houses, to relaxing in the spa, it’s time for an overnight stay at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa.

I’m currently recovering from one of the busiest weeks in the travel industry calendar. Every year I spend three days trekking to the ExCel Centre in East London for World Travel Market. To be honest, the journey from my home in West London is enough to exhaust me, but add in back-to-back meetings, talks, and evening events, and I’m just about ready to fall over by day three!

So, this year I decided to approach the week slightly differently. The weekend before the big week, I treated myself to a bit of R&R. I hopped in the car with one of my best friends and we headed to 5* Luton Hoo, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Over the next 24-hours we’d enjoy relaxation and treatments in the spa, cocktails in the lounge and a 3-course dinner at the AA Rosette Wernher Restaurant. I couldn’t imagine anything better!

How huge is Luton Hoo?!
How huge is Luton Hoo?!

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Cat Sitting: The First House Sitting Assignment

kittens

Considering cat sitting? Find out exactly what to expect from your first house sitting assignment.

Recently I revealed I’d started house sitting. I realised that it could really complement my life as a travel blogger. Along with looking after a cute pet, you also get to experience life in different places around the world.

After many months travelling, interspersed with short periods at my family home, I’ve started to REALLY miss my former London life. I used to go for walks along the river, discover cute local pubs and restaurants, and thrived on that all-encompassing London buzz.

Primrose Hill View
Missing London

Applying For A Cat Sitting Job In London 

While Trusted Housesitters has properties available all over the world, I decided for my first assignment I’d like to head back to London. I applied for four cat sitting jobs in the space of week. They were all looking for someone for a few days in January. Two had over 20 applicants and after playing the waiting game I received generic “thanks but no thanks” messages via my account.

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REVIEW: A Michelin Starred Dinner at Petrus, London

William pear dessert at Petrus Restaurant London

Time for a very special dinner at one of the best restaurants in London – Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus.

As I weaved through the beautiful streets of Belgravia, I felt like I’d taken a trip back to ye olden days. Curved roads of London town houses, streets with boutiques and brasseries, and a smartly dressed clientele discussing business deals outside a gastropub – it felt like the perfect district for a smart restaurant. And there was Petrus…

Petrus Restaurant, London
Petrus Restaurant, London

My visit to Petrus was part of a special menu offered by Bookatable as part of the London Restaurant Festival 2018. Over the course of the evening we’d be treated to a starter, main and dessert, plus some lovely extras (including a kitchen tour) and a glass of champagne. All of that for £50, which considering a three-course dinner usually comes in at £85, is a serious bargain.

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A Colourful Guide To Barcelona

Hansel and Gretel house at Parc Guell, Barcelona

From Parc Guell’s bright mosaics, to the vibrant stores in the Gothic Quarter, and delicious tapas, come and explore colourful Barcelona with me!

As a travel blogger, I feel a bit guilty about having favourites. Isn’t it a bit like teachers having favourite kids in their classes? Obviously I share my opinions on places I like and dislike and the reasons why… but it’s rare I shout THIS IS MY FAVOURITE!

Until now.

BARCELONA IS MY FAVOURITE CITY IN THE WORLD.

There, that feels better, doesn’t it?

Other than my home city of London, I’ve been to Barcelona more times than any other place on the planet. I’ve been with friends, partners and my family.

I love the city’s temperament. It has a buzzy, feisty vibe. I love its architecture and landscapes. I love getting lost in the skinny streets of the Gothic Quarter. I love hiking to the top of Montjuic and taking in the views. I love ordering 8 dishes for lunch, because… you know, tapas!

Enjoying the tapas bars in Barcelona
Enjoying the tapas bars in Barcelona

Every time I return I discover new things I love about the city, and on my KLM 101 Reasons To Travel adventure, it was all about colour. So come with me as I take you on a tour of Barcelona’s most colourful spots.

Parc Guell

If I could only recommend one place to visit in Barcelona, it’d be Parc Guell. Gaudi’s architecture is just incredible! From the colourful mosaic-covered terrace, to the beautifully wonky colonnaded pathway, to the dragon staircase and the Hansel-and-Gretel style gatehouses – there’s so much to see. Not only that, but as the park is at quite a height, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views of the city too.

Parc Guell, Barcelona
Parc Guell, Barcelona

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