Instagramming my travels from April – June 2013

Virginia August 20, 2013 1 Comment

Back in April I posted a summary of my travels over January, February and March 2013, as seen through the eyes of my Instagram account (you can find me at vstuarttaylor). If you’re on Instagram then please let me know where I can find you, as I love discovering new gems!

Here’s a (belated) round up of my travels abroad over April, May and June, as seen through Instagram.

Milan – late-April 2013

A rose to welcome me

The Duomo di Milano

The Galleria di Brera

Arco della Pace

La Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Aperitivi

1. I arrived in Milan and was immediately greeted by this lovely rose! 2. The weather wasn’t great that weekend and the Duomo di Milano is looking particularly grey, but as majestic as ever. 3. In the stunning Brera district is the Galleria di Brera, full of august statues. 4. Behind the Castello Sforzesco is a beautiful verdant park, with Napoleon’s Arco della Pace at the end. 5. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II sits in the centre of Milan housing designer shops and restaurants. 6. A trip to Italy wouldn’t be complete without aperitivi! This time with a cocktail in hand, rather than my usual Aperol Spritz.

(Take a look at my post on ‘How to Spend a Long Weekend in Milan‘ and my video ‘Strolling Through Milan‘)

Barcelona – mid-May 2013

Palm tree in Placa Reial

Las Ramblas

Gaudi’s La Pedrera

On the Passeig de Gracia

Palm trees on the beach

Volleyball on the beach

1. Placa Reial is one of my favourite spots in Barcelona and here’s one of its palm trees. 2. The ever-packed Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s famous street complete with human statues and La Boqueria food market. 3. Outside one of Gaudi’s imprints on the city – La Pedrera. 4. Strolling along the Passeig de Gracia in the sun. 5. I took this photos of the palm trees on the beach on a morning run. 6. Locals playing volleyball on the beach near the Olympic Port.

(Take a look at my ‘Postcard of the Week: Barcelona‘)

June – nothing!

I’m sad to say that that I didn’t travel abroad anywhere in June! I stayed in London the entire month, indulging in Wimbledon and the beginning of the British summer. I’ll write a post on my travels & trips within the UK, to show you what there’s to see in this lovely country of mine.