Top Romantic Stays in Catalonia - By PearlSandals

It is fair to say that Barcelona, Spain has been on an incredible rise in terms of tourism; and with several boutique and luxury hotels opening in the last few months - it doesn't look like it is going to slow down anytime soon. So who better, than Barcelona wedding planner Petra Wolf Duffy from PearlSandals to let us in on the charming places in the region of Catalonia for a romantic stay!? Valentine's Day is coming up after all: read Petra's special recs below. If you just go slightly off the beaten track, Barcelona and it’s surroundings still offer many hidden gems. If you’re in the mood for love we are happy to share our top 5 romantic stays with...

"Inspiration"Travel&Lust10 February 2015barcelona, hotel, catalunya, europe

72 hours in Lisbon

Lisbon is the western-most European city and is the hub of multifaceted areas that appeals to different arts, senses, cultures and tastes. This is one of the coolest capitals, where every time you go back you can be sure to find something new. Every year the team at T&L venture off to discover different parts of Portugal, but Lisbon always squeezes itself into our itineraries. Our first impression of Portugal was in this very city, as is the last in 2016. We preferably based ourselves in the Bairro Alto district for its progressive bohemia, beautiful architecture and stunning night life.

72hrs in...Jeremy J.26 January 2015lisbon, portugal, city escape, europe

Ballarò Street Market - Palermo

The Ballarò street market in Palermo, Sicily is one of the most entertaining of its kind in the whole of Europe. This market combines two Italian greats, food and clothes. Primarily a food market, the Ballarò market is a street eaters delight. It is also home to large numbers of discount clothes sellers, making vintage clothes shopping easy and finding Italian fashions cheaply possible. Look for its vendors in the streets around the Piazza Carmine. Search around for good finds while having your eyes on their street food. We tried the typical Palermitan sandwich with pannelle, chick-pea fritters – with a bit of lemon they are delicious!

GastronomyJeremy J.25 January 2015italy, sicily

Top 5 Things to Do in Taormina, Sicily

Balancing on the forefront of a mountain lies Taormina, a populace touristic town high above sea level. The location is splendid for commuting to nearby Messina and Catania, with the winds blowing east to mainland Italy. The lavish flora and fauna restores the natural elements best enjoyed in this town, with rare climate changes almost year round and enough monuments to keep travellers on the tip of their toes.

"Inspiration"Jeremy J.18 October 2014sicily, taormina, italy, europe

The Vibrant Bay of Naples, Italy

The Gulf of Naples or the Bay of Naples is a 15 kilometre-wide gulf located along the south-western coast of Italy (province of Naples, Campania region). It opens to the west into the Mediterranean Sea, bordering on the north by the cities of Naples and Pozzuoli, and on the east by Mount Vesuvius. The area is a booming tourist destination, with the seaside Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum at the foot of Mount Vesuvius; and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida...

"Inspiration"Travel&Lust7 October 2014naples, italy, europe

Aveiro - Portuguese Venice

Aveiro is a fishing town on northern Portugal's Rota da Luz (the Route of Light). The ethereal town of water looks like a dream from the depths of the canals, surrounded by salt flats, lagoons and beaches that are dominated by the central canal running throughout.

"Inspiration"Travel&Lust29 June 2014aveiro, portugal, europe

Zaragoza - on the banks of the sturdy Ebro river

Zaragoza (Saragossa in english) is the middlemost city in the Aragon region of Spain and houses over 60% of the territorys´ population and industry. This city has carried on a load of weight to defend the nation in the countrys' past time. Walk its streets and you can see remnants of their Roman, Moorish, and Christian history. The most significant remaining Roman landmark is a...

"Inspiration"Travel&Lust9 May 2014spain, zaragoza, europe

Walila - the Zayrs family historic farm in Morocco

Welcome to this home, this farm...this little piece of heaven on earth. Welcome to this place where reality mixes with fantasy and dreams are celebrated. We are referring to the family home of the Zayrs family, situated in the Moroccan countryside. Upon entering the farm in our chauffeur driven four-wheeler organised by Plan-It Morocco we were greeted by the owner, Azzedine Zayr, his son...

GastronomyTravel&Lust12 April 2014food, walila, morocco, africa

Meknes - Morocco on our mind

Meknes, Morocco is a monumental city constructed in Hispanic-Moorish style; surrounded by high walls with great doors, where the harmonious blending of the Islamic and European styles of the 17th century Maghreb are still evident today. It is the presence today of this memorable city containing the rare remains and important monuments...

Popular PostsJeremy J.27 March 2014meknes, morocco, africa

Lucca - charming town in Tuscany

Lucca is a city of quiet pleasures with the charm of the Tuscan countryside. This is a city where the shady streets open into tree-lined squares and the waiters at the cafes recognise their frequent visitors. Noteworthy is the fact that the shops tend to sell less-commercial goods and focus more on the symbolic nature of hand-made crafts. The location is perfect as Lucca is in the middle of...

"Inspiration"Travel&Lust16 January 2014tuscany, italy, lucca, europe