Adventures of a London Kiwi

A London Food and Travel blog full of unique experiences.

Venice: Getting Off the Tourist Track

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.

What to do in Venice Italy Adventures of a London Kiwi

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.

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A Long Weekend in Budapest (v.2.0)

Our first long weekend in Budapest was such a delight that my friend and I decided unanimously for a return visit.

10 things to do in Budapest Hungary Adventures of a London Kiwi

We met over a sunny weekday lunch to find a date, book the flights and decide where we were staying for the 5 days – the details simply fell into place with the tip-tip-tap of a few laptop keys.

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Unique Experiences to Enjoy at Marina Bay Sands – No Need to Step Outside!

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is more than just a hotel; it’s a destination in itself. I’ve visited a few times now – staying there in 2017 which was such an interesting experience. This is a sponsored post.

A Luxury stay at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel Infinity Pool Singapore Adventures of a London Kiwi

Forget venturing out into the city – you could easily spend your entire trip within the iconic towers and find yourself utterly captivated.

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72 Hours in Melbourne (the ‘not an expert, just a fan’ edit)

There’s a beautiful, sad irony in the fact that despite living in the UK for nearly two decades, I’ve barely explored the South Island of New Zealand, or Australia, so on my last trip home I decided to spend 72 hours in Melbourne before rolling over to Auckland.

3 Days in Melbourne Australia Adventures of a London Kiwi

My plans were simple; catch up with family who I’ve not seen in, well, decades, explore the well regarded Melbourne brunch scene (outside of London, Melbourne allegedly has the biggest Kiwi population in the world – and with many of my family members living there at some point or another I’d well believe it) and just kinda mooch. Oh, and day trip to Phillip Island for a twilight Penguin Parade which, honestly, is one of the top 10 delights of my life.

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