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Petra Tou Romiou, Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus. Copyright, The Travelling Ladybug

Uncovering the myth and magic of love's legendary birthplace 

With plenty of references to the Goddess of Love herself, dive into Cyprus and spend time exploring the mythology and natural beauty surrounding the birthplace of Aphrodite, at Petra Tou Romiou.

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Civita di Bagnoregio & Calanchi Valley by The Travelling Ladybug

Visiting the dying village of Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy 

Take a chance to step through time and experience some of the best Italy has to offer, by adding the dying village of Civita di Bagnoregio in the heart of Italy as your next destination.

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Car's Taillight

5 things to be aware of when hiring a car abroad

With plenty of references to the Goddess of Love herself, dive into Cyprus and spend time exploring the mythology and natural beauty surrounding the birthplace of Aphrodite, at Petra Tou Romiou.

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La Solfatara

About the blog

The Travelling Ladybug started in 2017 as I continued to balance my love of travel with a full-time business career.

 

Currently based in the UK having finished a course in travel journalism and in between my career and music teaching, I continue to travel around the world, exploring, documenting trips, providing various travel hints & tips and world-inspired recipes.

Nothing says holiday like stunning #bouganville against white-washed walls. What a beautif

Fuel your wanderlust with travel stories, tips and ideas to spark your next adventure.

Lago Nero in Piedmont, Italy. Image courtesy of The Travelling Ladybug

In-depth guides to help you explore the world, featuring must-sees and hidden gems.

Close up of classic focaccia with rosemary, and tomato.

Savour the flavours of the world with authentic recipes and culinary inspiration.

Melanie of The Travelling Ladybug in the Italian Alps

Find your travel accessories to help make your next journey more comfortable and stylish.

The Travelling Ladybug
in numbers

Every journey tells a story and the numbers behind the adventures speak for themselves. From high lunch spots with a breath-taking view and miles travelled around the globe, here's a snapshot of where the road and skies have taken me.

65+

Countries explored across 4 continents

22,000

Miles round trip on the longest trip

2,646

Metres at the tallest mountain lunch spot

999 +

Sunsets chased: never miss a sunset!

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