SAMI, KEFALONIA | A PHOTO DIARY

Hey everyone! 

Greece is one of my favourite places to visit. There are so many islands to explore. This time round I visited the beautiful island of Kefalonia in the Ionian Sea. 

We stayed in Sami, a port in the east of the island. It's a great location with lots of nearby things to do. The main attractions being the beautiful Antisamos Beach, where Captain Corellis Mandolin was filmed. Melissani Cave, and the Island of Ithaca are also a short journey away. 

We stayed in Hotel Pericles, about ten minutes out of Sami. It was a very simple hotel, but had everything we needed, including a free breakfast. Below is a picture of the view we had.

Most restaurants in Sami are at the harbours edge, Adonis being our favourite. The vegetarian moussaka and the baked eggplants where the best food we ate all holiday. 

We decided to do a day tour to the nearby island of Ithaca, travelling with Sami Star II. This included two swim stops in secluded bays, only accessible by boat, and also a visit to Vathi for a walk around and Kioni for lunch. Both of these villages where beautiful. 

The buildings in Vathi are beautifully coloured, all bright or pastel. 

After visiting Melissani Cave, we decided to walk back to Sami, through Karavamylos. We stopped for lunch by the lake, which is made up of water from the nearby cave. 

Antisamos Beach is in a horseshoe bay, with tavernas and water activities. A long twisting road around the mountains is the only way to access this glorious beach. It is covered in white stones that glisten under the water, and a small array of fish swim close to shore. It is a great place to snorkel. There are tavernas that offer free sun beds, drinks and snacks. 

I would recommend Sami as a great spot for a holiday, and also recommend hiring a car to get around as this would give you more freedom during your stay. I was only there a week, so it wasn't a complete necessary for me and my travel companion. 

Everyone is very friendly in Sami, and the food is amazing. I couldn't get enough of the traditional Greek cuisine. 

Thanks for reading, xo

*As with all pictures featured on my blog, they are all taken by me unless otherwise noted. I use a Canon 700d, Canon S120 and iPhone 6S.

NORWICH'S SECRET GARDEN | PHOTO DIARY

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Living in Norwich i'm lucky enough to have a whole array of different trips and sights to see, but i feel as though not many people know about the wonder that is Plantation Gardens. Nestled within walking distance from the city centre and surrounded by homes. This is what i'd describe as the equivalent to Botanical Gardens, which you find in most cities. In fact if you search for Norwich's Botanical Gardens this is what you'll find. 

To locals it's known as The Secret Garden, and that it is. It's a Grade II English Heritage site and includes beautiful lawns, flower beds, a bridge, fountain and many benches to sit and admire the scenery. Built and then abandoned for many years, it took a team of people to restore the gardens to how they once where. 

There is a small donation fee upon entering, and throughout the year there are different events that take place within the gardens. If you live in Norwich and haven't been yet, or are visiting and would like more information on where to find this magical place then please click here. 

 This time of year when all the flowers are in full bloom, it is wonderful to sit and relax. Read a book, or a catch up with friends. Or even just a quick walk around. Immediately next door is the St John The Baptist Cathdral which i have already written and done a photo diary of here. What i didn't mention is that there is a cafe called The Narthex, which does very reasonable priced food and drink, and therefore the perfect place to refresh before heading into the city centre for some good old shopping. 

 Thanks for reading, xo

*As with all pictures featured on my blog, they are all taken by me unless otherwise noted. I use a Canon S120 and iPhone 6S.