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There’s something uniquely magical about a UK road trip, isn’t there? The promise of winding country lanes, charming villages, and breathtaking coastal views. Thanks Magowan Tyres for sponsoring this post!
But before you can lose yourself in the beauty of the British Isles, a little preparation goes a long way.
Our blogs, not to mention Instagram, often share the glossy end of the travel experience – our favourite photos, moments and of course, only ever the best scenic views accompanied with a dewy glass of wine. But how about those travel bloopers – the times that everything isn’t quite so peachy?
Oh, Spain! Just the word conjures up images of sun-drenched plazas, the sizzle of garlic prawns, and the infectious rhythm of flamenco. And guess what? I’ve been dreaming up a road trip that’s pure Spanish magic – a seven-day fiesta of food, fun, and revisiting one of my favorite cities! Thanks Auto Europe for sponsoring this post.
You know that feeling when a place just calls to you? That’s Barcelona for me. I’ve been before, and let me tell you, it burrowed deep into my soul with its Gaudí whimsicality and its endless tapas bars.
It’s been nearly 20 years since we visited Venice (we did a grand tour of Venice, Pisa, Florence & Rome many moons ago when I hadn’t realised I would settle in England) and when I discovered how close this extraordinary city of islands and canals were to Verona, I was beyond excited to revisit this Italian gem.
Every single time I saw a Canaletto my heart beat for a return trip – so we booked the quick train from Verona (around an hour & 20 minutes, in advance) and boarded giddily, armed with cappucinos and pistachio crema stuffed croissants.
The first time we visited Verona we made a mistake. To quote Julia Roberts, “a big, mistake. Big! Huge mistake”.
We had only daytripped to Verona from Bologna, and were instantly smitten. Mr Kiwi turned around to me within 5 minutes of walking through the city centre and says “oh, this is pure Emma this is.”