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Day 34: London NYE 🇬🇧🩷
Some moments deserve a post all of their own — and New Year’s brunch at Peggy Porschen Belgravia was absolutely magical 💐✨
From the iconic pink florals to the fairytale interiors, every detail felt straight out of a dream.
We enjoyed the most perfect morning tea brunch ☕🍰
Think mini eggs Benedict, mini avocado & smoked salmon on toast, followed by the prettiest mini cakes, pastries, and sweet treats — and so much more 💖
Every bite was as beautiful as it was delicious.
A little about Peggy Porschen:
Founded by renowned pastry chef Peggy Porschen, this Belgravia favourite is famous for its handcrafted cakes, seasonal floral displays, and elegant tea experiences. It’s not just brunch — it’s an experience 🌸✨
London really knew how to begin NYE in style 🥂🎀




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Day 25: Exploring Montmartre 🤍
We started our day wandering down Rue de l’Abreuvoir 🏘️—one of the prettiest cobblestone streets in Montmartre. From Place Dalida 🎶 to the iconic La Maison Rose 🌸, every corner felt like a postcard with stunning views along the way.
Next stop was Galerie Butte Montmartre 🎨 where I couldn’t resist a few handmade pottery Christmas treasures 🎄✨. Then we strolled the streets watching artists at work, stopping for a few délices along the way 🥐☕️.
We made our way to The Wall of I Love You 💙—sadly under repair, so we admired it from a distance, but still such a special spot filled with romance 💕.
Walking past the legendary Moulin Rouge 💃 we continued on to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 🛍️. The Christmas displays, the breathtaking glass dome, and Paris views were incredible—even if it was beyond crowded! We still managed a photo 📷 before escaping for coffee and cake 🍰☕️.
Montmartre has officially been renamed “the stairway of places” 😅—so many steps, we’ve walked our croissants off! 🥐👟 Huge thanks to Laurie for the Île-de-France cards 🙌 which saved us an extra climb and let us take the funicular 🚡.
What a day 🤍
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Day 24 – On Our Way to Paris 🚄🇫🇷
The day has come ✨
Bags packed, memories made, and now we’re on our way to Paris 🇫🇷❤️ Beyond excited for new adventures, beautiful streets, and all the magic that comes with this iconic city.
Next chapter of the journey begins… ✨🗼
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Day 23 – Cologne | Part 1 🥐🚌
Coffee and croissants to start the day ☕🥐 — the perfect fuel before heading out to explore Cologne. We jumped on the hop-on hop-off bus to get our bearings and take in the city from a different perspective 🚌✨
A relaxed start, great views and plenty of festive touches along the way 🎄🏙️ — the best way to ease into a new city before exploring further on foot.
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Day 22 – Cologne (Part 2) 🎄✨
We jumped on the Bimmelbahn Christmas train and toured Cologne’s magical Christmas markets — each one completely different and full of festive charm.
⛪ Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market (Dommarkt) was breathtaking, set beneath the iconic cathedral with twinkling lights and a truly traditional Christmas atmosphere.
😇 Angel’s Christmas Market at Neumarkt felt elegant and calm, glowing with white lights, angels, and a peaceful festive vibe.
🎡 Harbour Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum (Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt) was a highlight by the Rhine — maritime themed, cosy stalls… and yes, I braved the Ferris wheel 😅 Not my favourite thing in the world, but I survived!
🎄 Heinzels Wintermärchen at Alter Markt & Heumarkt was like stepping into a Christmas fairytale, full of traditional stalls, lights, and classic festive cheer.
Cologne at Christmas really is something special ❤️





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Day 22- Cologne
✨ There’s something magical about sitting in the heart of history... We’ve just arrived in Cologne, and the sheer size and beauty of the Cologne Cathedral are absolutely breathtaking. 😍 Standing tall for over 750 years, it’s impossible not to feel the weight of history as you take in the intricate details and awe-inspiring architecture. From the grand spires reaching toward the sky to the stunning stained glass windows that bathe the cathedral in light, every corner tells a story🌈
Feeling so lucky to be staying right next to the cathedral—waking up to this view every morning is beyond surreal. 🌟 Spent some quiet moments in the church, just taking it all in. The peace and serenity here are like nothing else. 🙏
Forever in awe of how beauty, history, and spirituality collide in such a magnificent way.