by Liz Deacle | Italy, Travel
Let’s face it – the Italians have to be the most beautiful people on the planet.
If you are heading to Europe this summer (lucky you!) and wondering what to wear in Italy, I have just the post for you.
We have spent many, many months in Italy (and have learned a lot of Italian mistakes along the way!)
We have been backpacking with our kids, had weekends in Rome, spent months drinking wine and eating fabulous food in Tuscany, and (I wasn’t going to share this) were cautioned by the police in Saint Mark’s Square for not knowing the dos and don’ts in Venice.
Finding some alone time to enjoy Pompeii
There are many, many places to visit in Italy in summer, and whether you choose to explore the ruins of Pompeii, visit San Gimignano in Tuscany, or search out a hidden spot in Florence.
Know that you must not only look gorgeous when packing outfits for Venice, Italy, but also feel comfortable.
With a few Italy tips, we will tell you what to bring on vacation and send you off to Italy wearing outfits that will make you look like a movie star and feel every bit as relaxed!
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by Liz Deacle | Reviews, Travel, Travel Tips
Let me tell you a little secret. After years of full-time travel dragging overstuffed suitcases through countless airports with my family in tow, I’ve finally mastered the art of carry-on packing.
Trust me, when you’re travelling with teenagers who believe that travel essentials on a plane ends with their phone, learning what’s genuinely essential becomes a survival skill!
Today, I’m sharing the must-have carry-on essentials that have saved me time, money, (and sanity) on countless adventures around the globe.
One of these travel essentials is also the key to how I sleep on every flight I take.
I am also sharing what NOT to pack in your carry-on bag. We also don’t want you to be held up by customers because of an apple in your bag!
Whether you’re planning a quick business trip or a family vacation, these 20 items deserve prime real estate in your travel bag.
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by Liz Deacle | Italy, Travel
After countless plates of pasta, approximately 87 gelatos, and enough espresso and wine to fuel a small country, I’ve finally compiled my ultimate guide of places to visit in Italy.
I have spoiled you with my Italy tips for travel and my things to do in Venice(and those NOT to do), but now I’m back with more.
I am a slow traveller, and after seven-month-long visits to Italy (plus six weeks travelling for free by housesitting in Italy), this boot-shaped paradise has completely stolen my heart (and expanded my waistline, but let’s not talk about that here – I’ll pretend that it’s mid-life spread and blame it on my hormones).
Whether you’re a history buff, foodie, beach lover, or just someone who appreciates me telling you what Italy is really like, you are in the right place.
So grab a glass of Chianti and let me walk you through the 27 places in Italy that left me speechless—and trust me, that takes some doing…
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by Liz Deacle | New Zealand Travel, Travel
What side of the road does New Zealand drive on?
Today, we’re talking about driving in New Zealand. Before you rent a car and tour NZ, there are some CRUCIAL things you need to know so that YOU can travel New Zealand safely!
PS: (It’s the left, by the way!)
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by Liz Deacle | Travel
Planning a trip to New Zealand from the US? How exciting! To make your journey smooth and hassle-free (we all know that going on vacation can be majorly stressful), here’s everything you need to know about booking and taking flights from the USA to New Zealand.
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by Liz Deacle | Moving to New Zealand, New Zealand Travel, Travel
Sixteen years ago, fresh off the plane from the UK, I first set foot in Taranaki, New Zealand.
And I was gutted.
Grey, cloudy and miserable.
Not at all what I signed up for on the immigration website and not a bloody hobbit in sight.
My husband had been offered a plumbing job in New Plymouth Taranaki, and to fulfil our visa requirements, Taranaki was to be our home for the foreseeable future.
I told myself we’d give it six months, and then we’d be out of there. Off to find greener pastures where milk flowed from rivers and the sheep pooed honey.
Sixteen years later, we’re still here. We never left Taranaki.
Here’s why…
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