Planning a long weekend in Northern Italy and not quite sure where to point yourself? I don’t blame you — there are so many options it’s genuinely paralysing. So if you need a starting point, you’re in the right place. This is our exact itinerary for 3 days in Northern Italy, splitting the time between Lake Garda and the … Read more
We booked this trip last minute. We needed a break — it was early March, London was grey and relentless, and we just wanted somewhere warm. Tenerife felt like the obvious answer: four and a half hours from London, reliably sunny, and easy enough to navigate with a fourteen-month-old. Here’s our honest review of Dreams … Read more
In October last year, we travelled to Türkiye with our 9-month old baby Mila. Here’s our honest review of Cullinan Belek (is it really worth it?). Turkey keeps pulling us back. Every year we go, we somehow end up at a nicer hotel than the last, and every year I’m reminded why Turkey — specifically … Read more
If you’re new to this blog, hi — I’m Liza! I recently moved to Kingston upon Thames and have spent the last few months on a personal mission to try every single independent coffee shop in the area. This is my honest verdict. If you’ve read my guide to the best coffee in North London, you’ll … Read more
I’ll be honest with you — when Mila was about six weeks old, still covered in newborn fluff and waking every two hours, I googled “first holiday with newborn” at 3am whilst sitting in the dark feeding her. Every result was either terrifyingly ambitious or so cautious it basically said don’t bother until they’re at school. … Read more
Whenever I read guides about the best places to visit in North London, they almost always stop at Finsbury Park—if they even make it that far. Most end in Islington, as if nothing exists beyond King’s Cross and Angel. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Plenty of us live in Zones 3, 4 … Read more
Whenever I see articles about the best places to go in North London (whether it’s coffee, restaurants, or anything else), they’re always focused on this tiny pocket of so-called North London (Islington, hello) — and almost no one ventures past Zone 2. Honestly, most guides stop at Finsbury Park and never go further. The Best … Read more
Hello friends! I’m staying true to my promise to only write honest, raw opinions, and, while editing my 1-year-old travel video (yes, I have a backlog of over 1 year, it’s ridiculous), I decided to pop here and write about Ibiza. Is it worth going to Ibiza if you don’t want to party? Or if … Read more
Are you planning a long weekend trip to France and looking for ideas? In this blog post, I will share our itinerary for 3 days in Burgundy, visiting beautiful villages and tasting amazing wine. If you are new to this blog, hi, my name is Liza! I love planning complex travel itineraries and escaping London … Read more