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Art, architecture and aperitivo: celebrating Emilia Romagna’s smaller cities Italy | Europe Published: January 2019 | Disclosure: My accommodation was provided by the Blogville project The Emilia Romagna region of Italy might not be as famous as Tuscany or Veneto, but the vast area in the centre-north of the country offers countless rewards for those who venture here. While the culinary magic of Emilia Romagna is celebrated the world over, here I want to turn the celebration on its smaller cities. Bologna, the capital city of the region is somewhere you could happily spend days exploring, but the second, third and even sixth cities of Emilia Romagna are all worth your attention too. Some are perfect as day trips, others might need a little more of your time, but here I’ll try to give you a quick introduction to the handful of cities I’ve managed to visit thus far. If you are looking for information on how to spend your time in the capital, then my lon...

Beijing to Hong Kong: 50 photos of amazing China China | Asia Published: July 2018 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet & G Adventures All opinions and content remain my own. This post contains affiliate links. China surpassed all my expectations, from the cuisine to the inquisitive locals I chatted with through translation apps and laughter. I wasn’t sure what to expect from such a vast country with just two weeks exploring from Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures, but I was blown away by the diversity we saw. From bright-light nights in Hong Kong and staggering sky-lines in Shanghai to the village life and slower paced vibes of the Longji rice terraces, this country was a dream to photograph even when the weather wasn’t on side. Here are some of my favourite photo moments from my Lonely Planet Best In Travel assignment exploring China. Beijing to Hong Kong tour details A 14-day Classic Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure with G Adventur...