Currency Clichés

Last week I meandered over the border into Switzerland for the day and in Lugano got my hands on some Swiss francs for the first time.

As with any new currency, I took a minute to give it the once over and it dawned on me how much the local money actually says about a country.  Whether it's euros or rupees, I realised that every type of currency gives you a little insight into the country and it's mentality and to prove my point, I spent a Sunday morning compiling a list and dribbling egg yolk on my keyboard...

Lago di Fiastra, a Hidden Gem in Central Italy

The Marche region nestling between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Coast in central Italy is  blissfully unkown to those making their way along the Italian tourist trail. At the heart of the region lies Sibillini National Park and Lago di Fiastra is the reward to the few fortunate enough to find themselves there!

Problems with neighbours? Move to Glencoe Scotland!

Coffee With A View - Rome Italy

Four and a half hours on the Marche-Roma bus, starting at 5am, meant a coffee with a view was needed before work... Hopped on the metro from the bus stop and upon emerging from the station this was the view.  Grabbed a €1 shot of caffeine and parked myself near the tour-touting Gladiators and enjoyed the vista.  Ancient Rome; Instagramed!