Calm in the City

I would never live anywhere but a city, and a big city at that!  I love the city.  The diversity of things to do, the buzz, the business.  But that doesn’t mean that sometimes you can’t escape the city from …

Wandering Cities {& a Giveaway!}

There is nothing better than wandering around a city; a city that is brand new to you, or a city that you have known for years.  I love wandering with no idea of what I might find, or what is …

Thoughts on Escaping The City

So, I’ve been thinking…I often hear people say “I need to get out of London for a few days!”, and I completely understand why people feel like they need a break away from busy, bustling and buzzing city life.  However, I never …

Coloured Cities

Adult colouring books are everywhere at the moment, in every book shop, stationary store and all over the internet!  And I can totally see why, my mum gave me my first adult colouring book a year and a half ago …

The Sky Garden by Night

Happy Travel Tuesday, everyone!  This week I am sharing another new London gem with you!  A few weeks ago I posted about The Sky Garden; a new FREE viewpoint over the city.  The most logical thing to do after a …

London’s Newest View :: The Sky Garden

20 Fenchurch Street, known to Londoners as The Walkie-Talkie building opened in early 2014.  To most of us, apart from those who worked there, it was just another skyscraper in London.  But, last month the top floor opened as a …

My London Favourites

When people come for trips to London, I am often asked what I recommend.  The trouble is, there is just SO much to do and sometimes it’s hard to pick your favourites. So, when Camila of Adventitious Violet asked for tips …

City Views {From Around the World)

Whenever you visit a city and ask advice for what you should see and do there, you are usually always recommended a view point.  “Climb up to _____, to see the amazing view!”  “You should definitely go to ____ because …

The Most Colourful Walls

The city of Valparaiso in Chile is famous for it’s colourful, street art lined walls.  It is often referred to as ‘Valpo’.  The city is a port two hours north of Santiago and is brimming with life.  I went to …

Paris by Night

Bustling restaurants, dancing fountains, buzzing cafes, reflective puddles, city lights. Paris by night.   Have you had a good week? Marcella xx More of Paris from Clem here, here and here.