Katy Hyslop

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Katy Hyslop is a women of action keeping Plus Villages and their staff under control. Her experience as teacher, backpacker and tour guide in Europe for
the past six years enables her to have a unique view on the world of travel.


How to do London in 48 hours

16th November 2006
Is it possible? This guide gives you the low-down on how to see all the major landmarks and places of interest of Western Europe's largest cosmopolitan city in only 48 hours. 10:30 It is possible to get acquainted with London relatively quickly. Arm y... Read >

How to do Barcelona in 48 hours

27th September 2006
You have just 2 full days to see and experience all Barcelona has to offer. It sounds like mission impossible but you can do this wonderful vibrant city in just 48 hours with the help of this guide. 13:00 The main streets of Barcelona are wide and lon... Read >

How to do Paris in 48 hours

27th September 2006
There's no need to worry that you will miss the best Paris has to offer when this guide shows you how to see it all in only 48 hours. Paris is a city of many faces, the narrow streets contain hidden jewels of patisseries, bars and Parisian café culture... Read >

How to do Venice in 48hrs

21st August 2006
Canals, gondoliers, romance, swaying buildings and mystery persons wearing painted masks. This guide will help you get behind the mask of Venice in just 48 hours.Providing you haven't spent the better part of the day trying to locate your acco... Read >

How to do Florence in 48hrs

31st July 2006
You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay in Florence. 14:... Read >

When in Italy- twenty essential things to do

12th June 2006
Sitting round the dinner table one night , after a few bottles of Chianti with some old friends, most of whom had spent time as European tour guides and backpackers, I asked them to name the best thing to see or do while staying in Italy. There was a lot... Read >

Riding the trains in Italy

01st June 2006
The first time I arrived in Italy by train it felt completely different to anywhere I'd travelled already. It was the summer of 2000 and I had been travelling for a nearly 2 weeks. I was more than relieved when the train pulled out of Nice on that bright... Read >