Seville, or Sevilla in Spanish, is a small city that leaves a big impression on those who visit this slightly less well-known Andalusian gem. Situated in the heart of Spain’s most southerly region, the city offers an enviable mix of the traditional and the modern. It’s a place where a traveller can effortlessly transform from […]
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Around the World: Beautiful Bologna
The lovely city of Bologna in the north of Italy is where I spent the first half of my year abroad, so you’ll have to forgive me for being a little biased in my utter admiration of the place. Bologna is also known as La Rossa, la grassa e la dotta (the red, the fat […]
Around the World: Copenhagen
If you’re a foodie, Copenhagen is certainly worth a visit. Denmark is well known for its famous pastries (which are admittedly excellent); Copenhagen is full of traditional bakeries, packed to the brim with marzipan kringles and warm apple whirls. However, it would be a crime to leave without trying one of the highly popular smørrebrød, […]
Around the world: The other Italy
It is a universally acknowledged truth that Italy is one of the most popular holiday destination in Europe. Who hasn’t dreamt of sliding down Venice canals on a romantic gondola or wandering around Uffizi and catching a glimpse of Florentine Renaissance masterpieces? Raise your hand if you don’t feel the shopaholic shiver whenever someone mentions Milan! […]