TRAVEL: Europe Photo Diary

Lovers locks at Juliet's Balcony in Verona, Italy // Venetian Masks // Gondolas // The Grand Canal // Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy

What a view, from the Rhine Valley, Germany! // Lots of Dutch farmers' cheese // Adorable cow clogs

Bikes and canals in Amsterdam // Nutella cookbook - need I say more? // High-low black dress and Zara strappy heels that I can't wait to properly share!

Trotting around Europe has honestly been one of the best things I've ever done - such an eye-opening experience to see other cities and cultures, each distinctive in their own way in everything from landscape and architecture, to people, food and art! From getting ripped off at St Mark's Square in Venice, to staying a night in a castle, to bike-riding in the rain around Amsterdam.. there's so much more I'd like to see that I didn't get a chance to this time round, and I think I'd much prefer having a looksee in the summer instead of being uncomfortably cold all the time. Croatia, Greece, Spain and Portugal are next on my European list but that'll most definitely have to wait till Summer 2013, fingers crossed! 

Updates from London-town to come xx

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Travel: LAUTERBRUNNEN

Lauterbrunnen was BY FAR the most beautiful place I've ever been to. A town 800m above sea level in the Swiss Alps, we were surrounded by mountains, greenery, waterfalls, cute houses with veggie patches, ridiculously amazing flowers in every corner. It was unreal, and a very refreshing couple of days. A 2 hour train journey brought us to the top of Jungfrau, which at 3571m is the highest point in Europe! Was looking forward to the apparently amazing views which extend to most of France and Germany on a clear day, but unfortunately when we were there it seemed like a snowstorm was brewing instead.. Definitely visiting more of Switzerland, very soon!

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Travel: PARIS

I know I owe this blog a much needed update - I might have skipped off to the other side of the world, hopped on an 11-day tour to visit some amazing cities, met some beautiful people, and now have been sick for 5 days and counting. But let's now start with Paris; the beautiful city of love did not disappoint at all!

It's a city so rich in history and culture - every single structure/building seems to tell a story. Nothing more needs to be said about the iconic Effiel Tower, but one thing that truly (and unexpectedly) stood out to me was the Notre Dame Cathedral. We happened to troop by just as a service was taking place, and honestly, it was the most spectacular experience ever. The sheer number of people in attendance at such a historic venue, coupled with the choir singing works from centuries back - it definitely put a whole new light to the definition of 'gloriously grand'.

I personally loved the stalls along the river banks selling everything from artworks to postcards to flowers and vintage books. And of course I was looking forward to the food! Crepes, in particular!

A truly walkable city, all the main sights can be covered within a couple of days. Lots of cafes from which you could people-watch from (seriously, it's like a national hobby), and seats in the green areas to put your feet up and enjoy an ice cream. We made it down the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées to finish our day, which had an impressive mix of high street to luxury brands, cafes, cinemas and everything in between!

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