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We arrived in the United Kingdom on a cool Monday morning, and it was lovely to feel the temperature drop after a long, hot summer in France. We had a couple of hours to wait for the bus, so we went looking for coffee. The airport offered exactly one option: […]
Leaving France – Bergerac Leaving France – Bergerac The First Stop on Our Journey East Finally, it was time to leave France. We left the house on a warm sunny morning and headed for Sarlat station to catch the train to Bergerac, the first stop on what was going to […]
The Journey South 2026 – Bergerac Travel Stories
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Athens 2026: A City We Love
Two Weeks in Lovely Northern Spain Two Weeks in Lovely Northern Spain Pyrenees mountains, medieval towns, incredible tapas, and the slower rhythm of village life With two spare weeks and a serious craving for Spanish food, we packed the car and headed south from France in search of sunshine, tapas, […]
Two Weeks In Spain: A Gourmet Road Trip
Athens – A Gentle Return to Europe Athens – A Gentle Return to Europe After months travelling through Southeast Asia, we had finally reached the European leg of our journey home. There was, however, one important decision to make. How to get back to France without going through Paris Charles […]
Amazing Days in Athens – Returning to One of Our ...
The Final Leg Of The Summer 2024 Journey | Bordeaux to Sarlat The Final Leg Of The Summer 2024 Journey Bordeaux to Sarlat, France On the final leg of our journey, we explored Bordeaux, navigated its bustling station, and admired scenic vineyards, reflecting on the contrasts across Europe. We arrived […]
The Final Leg Of The Summer 2024 Journey – The ...
A Wonderful Week in Athens A Wonderful Week in Athens Athens, Greece Our week in Athens: exploring the Acropolis, savoring local and international cuisine, uncovering ancient history, and navigating an unexpected travel hiccup that led to new adventures! We were up bright and early, heading to the Thessaloniki train station […]
A Wonderful Week In Athens: Travel Stories From Greece
Ohrid To Athens: North Macedonia Stories Ohrid To Athens: North Macedonia Stories Two Days Crossing Borders from North Macedonia to Greece Join us on a scenic two-day journey from Ohrid to Athens via Bitola, Florina, and Thessaloniki — full of charming towns, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant city life. Getting from […]
Ohrid To Athens -A Two-Day Scenic Journey – The Ultimate ...
Ohrid: North Macedonia Stories Ohrid: North Macedonia Stories A Relaxing Month on the Shores of Lake Ohrid We had a wonderful time in Kavala, Greece, but after a month it was time to move on. We decided to head to Ohrid, a small town on the shores of Lake Ohrid […]
Ohrid North Macedonia Stories – The Ultimate Travel Stories
A Month In Kavala Greece A Month In Kavala Greece Living Like Locals by the Sea in Northern Greece The next stop on our adventure was the port town of Kavala in Northern Greece, roughly midway between Thessaloniki and Turkey. We left Thessaloniki on the midday bus. The journey was […]
A Month In Kavala Greece – Travel Stories
Beautiful Thessaloniki: Two Days and Three Nights Beautiful Thessaloniki Two Days and Three Nights in This Lovely Northern Greek City Our next stop on our journey through Eastern and Southern Europe was the vibrant northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. Although our final destination was Kavala, border crossings and multiple bus […]
Two Days In Thessaloniki – Travel Stories
Skopje, North Macedonia – A Disastrous Airbnb and a Very Unusual City Skopje, North Macedonia A Disastrous Airbnb and a Very Unusual City Our bus journey from Niš to Skopje took us through endless farmland filled with sunflowers and corn. The sunflowers were still in bud, but in a few […]
Stories from Skopje – The Ultimate Guide
Nis, Serbia – What a Lovely Surprise Nis, Serbia What a Lovely Surprise The first leg of our journey south took us from Novi Sad to Belgrade, where we changed buses for Niš, a town in the very south of Serbia. Our ultimate destination was Skopje in North Macedonia, but […]
Two days in Nis Serbia – The Ultimate Guide
A Week in Novi Sad, Serbia A Week in Novi Sad, Serbia In 2019 we travelled from Mongolia to France, mostly overland, and really enjoyed the time we spent in Belgrade. So when we started planning this trip through Eastern Europe, Serbia was an easy choice. We left Budapest early […]
A Week In Novi Sad Serbia – The Ultimate Guide
Budapest – Fifteen Years Later Budapest – Fifteen Years Later We first visited Budapest back in 2009 and found it an exciting city, full of energy, restoration and development. Buildings were being refurbished, squares and roads repaved, and there was a real sense of a city on the rise. We […]
Stories from Budapest – Travel Stories
History of Banská Bystrica History of Banská Bystrica From medieval mining town to a symbol of Slovak resilience Nestled in the heart of Slovakia, Banská Bystrica is a city with a rich and storied past that stretches back to the medieval era. Established in the 13th century, its development was […]
A Brief History of Banska Bysterica – The Ultimate Guide
Banská Bystrica – A Lovely Slovak Surprise Banská Bystrica – A Lovely Slovak Surprise Oh, what a lovely town on the edge of the Tatra Mountains! We were looking for a good place to break our journey between Krakow and Budapest, and Banská Bystrica was one of the few stops […]
Visiting Banska Bysterica – Travel Stories
Krakow – A Week in Poland Krakow – A Week in Poland Our flight landed around 7 PM at the sleek and modern John Paul II International Airport. A quick taxi ride later, we arrived at our apartment in the Kazimierz district — Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter. It was a […]
Stories from Krakow – Travel Stories
Our Journey to Bordeaux and Beyond Our Journey to Bordeaux and Beyond The Start of Our Summer 2024 Adventure We set off from our house in Sarlat on a cool, grey Wednesday morning. Thankfully, the rain had finally stopped after a very wet spring. Walking the 2 kilometres to the […]
Summer 2024 Journey Begins
Back to Europe: Madrid, Barcelona and a Familiar Stop in Girona Back to Europe: Madrid, Barcelona and a Familiar Stop in Girona We landed with a thump into Madrid airport just as the sun was beginning to poke its head above the horizon. Tired, slightly dishevelled and a little grumpy—as […]
Girona: A Old Favourite
Burgos – An Unexpected Favourite Burgos – An Unexpected Favourite We woke in our hotel in Irun feeling… well… a little fuzzy. The well-earned glass of wine we’d gone looking for the previous evening had somehow multiplied into several glasses, followed by sangria, and finally a mysterious local digestif the […]
Burgos: A Week in a Pilgrim Town
The Great French Train Disaster The Great French Train Disaster The day was finally here. After two years of being effectively ‘trapped’ in Europe by never-ending Covid restrictions, we were finally able to travel again. The world was slowly opening its doors, borders were creaking back into life, and we […]
Mexico Stories 2022
Lucca Revisited – Summer 2021 Returning to the beautiful Tuscan city four years later We returned to Lucca for a week in the summer of 2021 on our way back to France. We stayed in a lovely little apartment just inside the city walls in a quiet corner of town. […]
Lucca Summer 2021
Our Sulmona Travel Stories Our Sulmona Travel Stories Discovering Hidden Gems in Abruzzo We arrived in Sulmona late on a Saturday afternoon under a sky dark with threatening storms. We quickly found a parking spot near our apartment and checked in just before the heavy rain hit. The apartment was […]
Sulmona Italy Stories
San Gimignano and Siena Stories San Gimignano and Siena Stories Our Tuscan Adventure From Alessandria, we travelled into the heart of the Chianti region in Tuscany and stayed in a beautifully restored farmhouse just outside the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano. Our apartment was surrounded by picturesque vineyards — […]
San Gimignano Stories
Our Journey Through Barolo, Alessandria, and San Gimignano Our Journey Through Barolo, Alessandria, and San Gimignano From the Alps into the Heart of Italian Wine Country After a swift drive across France, we entered Italy through the impressive 13-kilometre Fréjus Tunnel. Emerging on the Italian side, we found ourselves about […]
Italy Summer 2021 – Langhe Valley
Two Weeks in Belgrade Two Weeks in Belgrade A Journey Through History and Flavor Our two-week stay in Belgrade was a wonderful mix of history, culture, and exceptional food. We based ourselves in a comfortable apartment right in the heart of the city, giving us easy access to everything. Despite […]
Two Weeks in Belgrade – The Ultimate Guide
The Balkan Express: Sofia to Belgrade The Balkan Express: Sofia to Belgrade What was meant to be a scenic six-hour journey turned into a twelve-hour test of endurance We boarded the Balkan Express in Sofia full of excitement. We had heard stories of the beautiful route through the Balkans and […]
The Balkan Express – Travel Stories
A Memorable Trip to Brașov A Memorable Trip to Brașov Local Charm, History, and Unexpected Flavors in Romania Our stay in Brașov was a delightful blend of local charm, rich history, and memorable culinary experiences. We stayed in a cozy homestay right in the heart of the city. The warm […]
A Trip to Brasov Romania – The Ultimate Guide
Exploring the Saxon Villages of Romania Exploring the Saxon Villages of Romania A Journey from Sighişoara Based in the historic hilltop town of Sighişoara, we set out to explore the famous Saxon villages of Transylvania. These villages, founded by German-speaking Saxons in the 12th century, are renowned for their well-preserved […]
Saxon Villages of Romania – Travel Stories
Eating Our Way Through Krakow Eating Our Way Through Krakow A Culinary Journey of Global Flavors and Polish Classics Krakow is a true feast for the senses, and our time there was defined by one delicious discovery after another. From Asian specialties to hearty Polish comfort food, the city offered […]
Eating Our Way Through Krakow – Travel Stories
Exploring Budapest: Hungary’s Beautiful Capital Exploring Budapest Hungary’s Beautiful Capital Our adventure in Budapest began with a crisp morning full of promise. We started the day at the iconic New York Café, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Stepping inside felt like entering a grand palace of […]
