Ciao! ¡Hola! Hello!

Welcome to my new blog!

As I get asked quite a bit for advice on travel, I thought I would bring back my blog and share my favourite Italian travel spots as well as travel guides from around the globe.

And of course some foodie favourites! Ok, maybe a lot of foodie favourites.

I moved to Milan last year at the start of the pandemic and was lucky enough to have a couple of weeks of exploring Milan and the surrounding areas before we were all thrown into a never ending episode of lockdowns, self isolation and social awkwardness.

A year later, another mid-pandemic move, this time to Monza and things are starting to settle down a little. As we are now able to travel to other cities within Italy (hurray!!) and news of international leisure travel from the UK opening up soon as well as talks of “green passes” and “vaccine passports” for EU countries, things are looking a little brighter.

So, what do we need to do to prepare for holidays going forward?
For those of you that have not yet had the vaccine, proof of a negative Covid test result is required before departure (no more than 48 hours prior to your flight). You will most likely get tested again once you arrive at your destination. Always check each individual country’s rules as these may vary and factor in the extra costs of PCR and rapid antigen tests as well as hotel quarantine costs if required. Check the Foreign Office advice for the most up to date information on your chosen destination. A quick google search will get you onto the right page.

As more people receive the vaccine, rules will most likely change so keep an eye out for updates! In the meantime, you’ll find travel guides, maps, restaurant and cafe reviews and much more here on my blog and on my instagram account.

And so the adventure begins!