Paris: conquering my fears at the summit of the Eiffel Tower

Let me lead you on a journey to the highest heights of France’s most iconic landmark, where we conquer my fear together.

I hate heights. They terrify me. I’m the kind of person who starts breathing heavily if I have to climb a ladder, and descends into full on panic attacks if I have to go on a fairground ride. Madness then, to attempt to journey to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, right? Wrong.

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Paris: enchant your tastebuds at a traditional restaurant near Notre Dame

Enchant your senses in this quaint and quirky little corner of Paris. I’ll take your tastebuds on a journey of fine cuisine- you’ll be booking your flight to Paris in no time!

If you read my last post, you’ll know about my day of decadence, where I wined and dined my tastebuds into culinary oblivion over the course of 12 hours.  As promised, this week I am writing a blog post dedicated exclusively to a most magical little restaurant that I was lucky enough to stumble on during my weekend in Paris. Continue reading “Paris: enchant your tastebuds at a traditional restaurant near Notre Dame”

Paris: The best places to eat around the city

I don’t like food. I don’t even love food. A huge part of my motivation to travel abroad is finding amazing places to eat and tasting delectable new dishes. Cuisine is both an authentic and intimate way of experiencing local culture, so missing out is not an option for me.

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Copenhagen: Christiansborg Palace- The Danish Parliament

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The Show Grounds- Christiansborg Palace, Denmark

Eating, drinking and sightseeing might be top of the list when you jet off abroad, but using it as an opportunity to expand your mind is also a valuable use of your holiday time. It’s tempting to allow the beautiful architecture and sculptures dotted all over Copenhagen to fulfill your culture quota, but there’s a great way to absorb a bit of history which also happens to be great fun. Continue reading “Copenhagen: Christiansborg Palace- The Danish Parliament”

Copenhagen: A magical boat tour of the canals

Travel on a virtual boat tour around the canals of Copenhagen, Denmark with me!

 

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Copenhagen is beyond beautiful with it’s colourful painted houses, cobbled streets and stunning architecture. Arguably the best bits are the long stretches of calm canal waters which provide a smooth and enjoyable method of seeing the city, as well as a way to discover famous attractions from a different perspective. Continue reading “Copenhagen: A magical boat tour of the canals”