October 2, 2009

Sagra dell’uva – Marino’s Grape Festival, Rome

Filed under: Things to See - Italy — Helen Page @ 02 Oct 2009

It’s all happening in Marino this weekend – wine literally flows freely from the town’s main fountain.  If you didn’t know about the annual Sagra dell’uva, you may be forgiven for thinking that a miracle is happening before …

Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet – Rome Update

Filed under: Shopping in Rome — Helen Page @ 02 Oct 2009

Getting to Castel Romano Designer Outlet is now so much easier and more affordable with the new Castel Romano daily shuttle service.

We’ve checked it out and here is our latest update on Getting to Castel Romano.

September 3, 2009

Angelina has the best hot chocolate in Paris

Filed under: France — Helen Page @ 03 Sep 2009

We went to Angelina which lives up to its reputation for the best hot chocolate in Paris. The cakes are spectacular and delicious – definitely one for the sweet tooth!

Angelina is an elegant eatery, a little pricey, but well …

August 28, 2009

The World's Longest Running Oyster Festival!

Filed under: Ireland — Helen Page @ 28 Aug 2009

So where else can you go in Ireland after the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival.  Why not slot in another fun event, the Galway International Oyster Festival in the west of Ireland.

The Festival kicks off on September 24 with the …

Single and Seeking the Prospect of Romance….?

Filed under: Ireland — Helen Page @ 28 Aug 2009

Singles looking for love and romance – forget about dating services and online dating and head for Lisdoonvarna in County Clare this September and early October.

Join thousands of Irishmen and …

August 26, 2009

London Pass – End of Summer Sale

Filed under: London — Helen Page @ 26 Aug 2009

London Pass are now running a sale to the end of this month.

Get 10% off 3 and 6 Day London Passes by purchasing your pass before the end of August!

Some of the key benefits of the London Pass …

August 25, 2009

Borough Market on the move….

Filed under: London — Helen Page @ 25 Aug 2009

London’s famous Borough Market is on the move after 250 years at its current site. Traders are being relocated to Jubilee Market on 1 September to allow Network Rail to commence their work. This move will …

August 20, 2009

Paris is hot, hot, hot ….

Filed under: Paris — Helen Page @ 20 Aug 2009

Paris is very hot, muggy and extremely busy.  It’s been a long, long while since I was last on holiday in Paris and I’m quickly reminded that:

Parisiennes go on holiday in August, much like our Christmas break, so …

August 17, 2009

It's Porcini season in Italy….

Filed under: Food in Italy — Helen Page @ 17 Aug 2009

September and October are great months to be travelling around Italy as there are many food related festivals on during this period.

While we may miss the anchovy banquet at the Sagra dell’Acciuga in Monterosso, we certainly will not …

August 16, 2009

Sagra dell'Acciuga – Anchovy Festival in Monterosso

Filed under: Cinque Terre — Helen Page @ 16 Aug 2009

We’ll arrive in Cinque Terre in the afternoon of September 19, so I don’t know if we’ll make it to Monterosso for the Sagra dell’Acciuga. 

Anchovies, which we love, are a specialty of Monterosso, one of the five Cinque Terre villages, and …

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