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Why I choose to be plant-based and Why you should too
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Why I Choose a Plant-Based Diet and Why You Should Too

(Last Updated On: April 28, 2021)

“The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.”

Ann Wigmore

My Story

For me, diet has always been a really important part of my life. I was bought up by a mother who felt the same. She cooked delicious, healthy, home-made food every day and you couldn’t find a chocolate bar, processed snack or soda in the house.  I did, however, grow up eating everything from fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and dairy. I loved to eat just about anything. So why did I choose a plant based diet? Let’s find out…

It wasn’t until my early 20s when I really started to want to look and feel good. I started going to the gym often, eating well and looking after myself more. It was at about this time in 2011 where the vegan movement started to gain some momentum at least in London and more and more people were talking about it and going vegan. There were more vegan options in supermarkets and more vegan labelling as well as new plant-based restaurants opening. I was curious, I decided to read into it a bit more and find out more.

The Turning Point

I must say that I dug in really deep and I read articles, studies, opinions both for and against veganism, watched documentaries and I digested just about anything I could find. The real turning point for me was reading Jonathan Safran Foer’s book Eating Animals. (Get yours from Amazon here). In this book, he discusses the impacts of eating meat in today’s world, essentially trying to decide whether to raise his son vegan. He touches on why we eat the species we eat and how puppies don’t drink the milk from a cow. Each species apart from humans only drinks the milk that comes from their mother. Isn’t it strange for us to be drinking milk from another species? For me, that sounded so unnatural – it really hit home. I went from eating everything to being 100% plant-based in about a week and I’ve never looked back. I feel great and I no longer have a heavy conscience about what’s on my plate. 

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Why Choose a Plant Based Diet? 

You might have thought about it already and you might not have but why choose a plant based diet? What’s the point? If you have ever read or delved into the arguments for being plant-based you’ll have noticed that most arguments fall into three categories; Environmental, health or cruelty reasons. There is so much evidence around nowadays that there is no denying that the meat industry damages the environment on unimaginable levels, makes us sick and is exceptionally cruel. Having discovered this, I could no longer go on eating meat and not be reminded that this slab of meat on my plate once was a gentle, graceful animal that was killed for no real reason. I am an animal lover and now cannot understand the reasoning behind why you wouldn’t eat a cat but you would eat a pig. All animals deserve the right to live a good life.

A bad diet has also been linked to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease and we all have or know someone who has been affected by them directly or indirectly. Studies now show these diseases are brought on by too much processed and animal-based products that clog our arteries and lead to complications.  Our rainforests are being cut down for animal grazing, factory farms pollute our oceans and destroy our reefs, cattle grazing emits tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. The list goes on…

The health benefits for a plant-based diet are endless too. I’ve experienced such an increase in energy levels, better skin and hair and a leaner body. I no longer get that overly full feeling you get sometimes after eating animal products. I feel great, alive and most importantly I thrive.  I decided to live more consciously a while back, to be more aware of my environment and what I was consuming and its effects on my surroundings. I’m definitely happier knowing that my lifestyle and the food that I eat have a smaller impact on the planet. 

Ultimately, we now live in a world where we all need to drastically change our lifestyles for the greater good. If not, what kind of world will we leave for our children? The beauty is that sustainable living isn’t as hard as you may think. Be done with single-use plastics, use a bamboo toothbrush, eat less meat or go vegan completely, recycle, reuse. Even a small shift helps. I understand that you may not want to go vegan and that’s fine. However, even deciding to eat meat twice a week instead of every day is a move in the right direction.

Got any questions or comments about becoming why chose a plant based diet? Leave them below.

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- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
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- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
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SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
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If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
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Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
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- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
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If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
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Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
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Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. 

SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town
- Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants
- Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still.
- Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining
- Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping
- Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria
- Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. 
- Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Which one would you visit? 

#ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
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Underrated towns to visit in Puglia 🇮🇹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If it’s your first time in the Puglia region of Italy you might definitely want to include popular hotspots like Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare on your itinerary. They are beautiful and popular for a reason but it’s hard to escape the crowds in the summer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are some amazing underrated towns to visit in Puglia ( that foreign travellers don’t know about) that you can easily add onto your Puglia itinerary this summer along with some beach time and more popular hotspots. SAVE THIS POST for your next visit! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Oria- a beautiful little hilltop town - Mesagne - stunning little historic center and great restaurants - Nardò- Ochre streets and a center where it seems like time stood still. - Gallipoli- island town with a beautiful beach and great dining - Grottalgie- the ceramics capital of Puglia- THE place for shopping - Ceglie Messapica- lovely local town in Valle d’Itria - Galatina & Galatone- two more beautiful Salento towns close to each other. Very local feel. - Castro- stunning marina and swimming spots around and outside town ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which one would you visit? #ohitsperfect #pugliamia #pugliatravel #pugliagram #pugliaitaly
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A happy life is a healthy life. 🌱

#wellnesstravel #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnesslife #femmetravel
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A happy life is a healthy life. 🌱 #wellnesstravel #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnesslife #femmetravel
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Make this your sign to visit Mallorca this year 🇪🇸

You’ll most probably start or end your trip in Palma, the perfect spot for a day or two of culture, history, great food and design. 

Check out the full guide to all the wonderful things to do in Palma de Mallorca on the blog. 📝

#palma #palmademallorca #palmamallorca #spaintravel #mallorcaisland
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Make this your sign to visit Mallorca this year 🇪🇸 You’ll most probably start or end your trip in Palma, the perfect spot for a day or two of culture, history, great food and design. Check out the full guide to all the wonderful things to do in Palma de Mallorca on the blog. 📝 #palma #palmademallorca #palmamallorca #spaintravel #mallorcaisland
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A weekend in Budapest is a brilliant idea at all times of the year. A perfect city break from almost anywhere in Europe for a self-planned spa and sightseeing break. 

Here’s my mini guide to Budapest and all the spots to not miss in the city. SAVE this for later! 📝

- Sunrise at Fisherman’s Bastion
- The Parliament Building from both sides of the river
- Brunch at Bambi Cafe, Home of Franziska or Dorado Cafe 
- Take a walk on Gellert Hill
- Visit Buda Castle
- Drinks at a ruin bar
- Have a soak at Gellert Thermal Bath or Szechenyi Thermal Bath or both
- Have breakfast or coffee at New York Cafe
- Visit 360 Bar for sunset cocktails
- Catch an opera at the Hungarian State Opera
- Photograph Szabadsag Bridge 
- Visit Ervin Szabo Library 

For all the hidden gems, the full blog post will be up soon 🙏

Are you planning to visit Budapest this year? 

#budapest #budapesthungary #budapešť #budapestgram #budapestagram
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A weekend in Budapest is a brilliant idea at all times of the year. A perfect city break from almost anywhere in Europe for a self-planned spa and sightseeing break. Here’s my mini guide to Budapest and all the spots to not miss in the city. SAVE this for later! 📝 - Sunrise at Fisherman’s Bastion - The Parliament Building from both sides of the river - Brunch at Bambi Cafe, Home of Franziska or Dorado Cafe - Take a walk on Gellert Hill - Visit Buda Castle - Drinks at a ruin bar - Have a soak at Gellert Thermal Bath or Szechenyi Thermal Bath or both - Have breakfast or coffee at New York Cafe - Visit 360 Bar for sunset cocktails - Catch an opera at the Hungarian State Opera - Photograph Szabadsag Bridge - Visit Ervin Szabo Library For all the hidden gems, the full blog post will be up soon 🙏 Are you planning to visit Budapest this year? #budapest #budapesthungary #budapešť #budapestgram #budapestagram
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A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. 

With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! 

Have you been to Cologne, Germany? 

#köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. 

With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! 

Have you been to Cologne, Germany? 

#köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. 

With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! 

Have you been to Cologne, Germany? 

#köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. 

With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! 

Have you been to Cologne, Germany? 

#köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. 

With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! 

Have you been to Cologne, Germany? 

#köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
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A city break destination I realised I never really shared on here. Came to Cologne to visit some friends last year and found a true gem of a city with such a great vibe. With affordable flights from many other European destinations this might be your sign to take yourself on a little city break! Have you been to Cologne, Germany? #köln #koln #kölnbloggt #kölncity #kölnliebe #colognegermany
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Puglia calling… 📢

For those of you guys interested in visiting the south of Italy and Puglia in particular then this is for you. 

I’m currently in the midst of updating all my Puglia blog posts for anyone planning to visit this summer. Make sure to check out the ultimate 10 day road trip guide and all the individual guides to Lecce, Ostuni, Alberobello, Locorotondo and more! 

DM me too for some of my personal suggestions and hidden spots we’d discovered over the last few months too! 

Who’s headed to Italy this summer? 

#weareinpuglia #pugliamia #puglialovers #pugliagram #pugliaview #pugliatop
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Puglia calling… 📢 For those of you guys interested in visiting the south of Italy and Puglia in particular then this is for you. I’m currently in the midst of updating all my Puglia blog posts for anyone planning to visit this summer. Make sure to check out the ultimate 10 day road trip guide and all the individual guides to Lecce, Ostuni, Alberobello, Locorotondo and more! DM me too for some of my personal suggestions and hidden spots we’d discovered over the last few months too! Who’s headed to Italy this summer? #weareinpuglia #pugliamia #puglialovers #pugliagram #pugliaview #pugliatop
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