Dalston is that part of London that is rough round the edges but where those in the know, hang out. The area is brimming with boutique stores, upcoming design haunts, creative hairdressers and more - all juxtaposed with a melting pot of cultures with local Caribbean food stores, Indian restaurants, hipster bars and more. New in tow is Rudie's, a contemporary Jamaican restaurant that gives you another worthy reason to head to Stoke Newington road.
Read MoreDe Madrid al cielo (from Madrid to heaven) is a popular proverb we have heard time and again outside of Madrid, Spain. It means that after having seen Madrid, the next nice thing one will see is heaven! We wouldn't want to live by that quote but we do fall head over heels for the capital every time! There are classic local celebrations about Madrid that do not make the travel guides. As a local you can sometimes overlook the singularities of your surroundings but for those visiting, some of these local points are what distinguishes your trip. #TandLMadrid
Read MoreThe day we headed to Le Bistrot it was raining, naturally. Not only that but there was a strike with the taxis, so we had to walk in the rain for our lunch appointment. When we finally arrived at Villa Cora, where Le Bistrot is housed, our grumbles and annoyance soon subsided. The venue itself is simply breathtaking and when we had to walk through the majestic building and through an underground tunnel (dimly lit and walls adorned with treasures), we knew that we were in for something special.
Read MoreA strong Nonna by the name of Irene is the key player behind this beautiful, revamped restaurant in the embellished Piazza della Repubblica, at the heart of Florence city. Irene was Sir Rocco Forte's grandmother, whose extended success has accounted for 10 luxury hotels in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Read MoreSivan Askayo is an editorial and commercial photographer specialising in Travel, Food, Portraits and Lifestyle. When not shooting on assignment, she loves to capture the local Street Art scene and some hanging laundry for her fine art project 'Intimacy under the Wires'. She splits her time between Tel Aviv and New York.
Read MoreTara Stevens is a food, travel and lifestyle writer based between Barcelona, Spain and Fès, Morocco. She contributes to a wide variety of travel publications ranging from the Telegraph and Conde Nast Traveler to FOOL magazine (a specialist food publication). She’s also contributed to several food publications by Phaidon Books.
Read MoreOne of the island’s most reputable private villa agencies in Ibiza, Bonder & Co has been delivering high-end professional services to their loyal clientele for over nine years. Their expansive portfolio include villas in Barcelona, Mallorca, Es Cubells, Sant Josep and Formentera to their impressive portfolio.
Read MoreValencia is one of the liveliest and largest cities in Spain. It is located smack right in the middle of the country's eastern coastline almost in line with the Balearic Islands. The beaches are stunning beautiful, the buzzing lifestyle of the locals is inspiring, and the splendid nightlife is full of the funnest parties. Together with an ample cultural offer, the city has so much to cater for the traveller.
Read MoreWhy choose Fez over Marrakech and other bigger cities in Morocco? Fez (Fes) is famous for its ancient walled city, which many compare to the old walled city of Jerusalem. It is the first of the imperial cities of Morocco, as it dates back to the eighth century. The city is also a pioneer within the Muslim cult and has one of the oldest universities in the world. All these firsts make Fez particularly attractive with a lively and influential culture.
Read MoreIt 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...
Read MoreLisbon 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.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreBalancing 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.
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThere are five crazily constructed fishing villages, set amidst the coastline in the Italian Riviera that we fell in love with: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. It is no surprise that the coastline and the surrounding hillsides which make up the Cinque Terre National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rugged, steep landscape interacts with the cliffs where some homes and and farms are built.
Read MoreAveiro 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.
Read MoreZaragoza (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...
Read MoreWelcome 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...
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