Be more Italian

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Whether it’s a rustic medieval town, colourful beach resort or vibrant city there is an undeniable energy to Italy, and its people are at the core.  Quiet afternoons in sleepy towns can explode into vivacious nights as the tanned locals take to the streets, cafes and bars to revel each other’s company, and busy cities swell with the cacophony and chaos of gesticulating inhabitants conversing at decibel levels usually reserved for car horns.

Italians embody la dolce vita, placing family, food, coffee and culture – all the good stuff – at the forefront of their lives.  I reckon we could all learn a thing or two from our European pals, so with that in mind here’s a few reasons why we should all be more Italian. Continue reading

Me, myself and Facebook

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If Facebook was my significant other I would have dumped him long ago.  For just like a boyfriend in an unhappy relationship, Facebook seems to be having more fun with everyone else, it is a massive waste of my time and just generally makes me feel shit. Continue reading

Berlin city break on a budget

Berlin is, by all accounts, a modern metropolis but it has also found itself at the heart of some incredible moments in history; from the nightlife to the monuments, the museums and the food this is a city you shouldn’t do by halves, and when things like club entry and museum admission are unavoidable here are a few sights and activities that’ll require little more than pocket change.

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