Europe
Visiting Nymphenburg Palace and Deutsches Museum Visiting Nymphenburg Palace and Deutsches Museum A Journey Through Time in Munich Our visit to Munich wouldn’t have been complete without exploring two of its most iconic attractions: the grandeur of Nymphenburg Palace and the fascinating Deutsches Museum. We started the day with an […]
A Beautiful Week Visiting the Munich Christmas Markets A Beautiful Week Visiting the Munich Christmas Markets Festive Cheer, Glühwein, and Holiday Magic The crisp December air welcomed us as we stepped into Munich’s magical Christmas market season. The city transformed into a glowing winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, festive decorations, […]
Visiting Munich Christmas Markets – Travel Stories
Our Time in the Andorra Mountains Our Time in the Andorra Mountains Hikes, Mountain Huts, and Pure Tranquility Our adventure in the Andorra mountains began with an early morning drive through mist-shrouded valleys. The crisp, invigorating air set the perfect tone for a day of exploration. We set off on […]
Our Time in the Andorra Mountains
Visiting Andorra la Vella Visiting Andorra la Vella History, Mountain Views, and Local Delights in the Pyrenees I arrived in Andorra la Vella with a mix of excitement and curiosity, eager to explore the capital of this tiny, picturesque country nestled high in the Pyrenees at over 1,000 metres elevation. […]
Visiting Andorra la Vella – The Ultimate Guide
GERMANY OUR TIME IN FREIBURG Wandering through Freiburg was a joyful experience, with its picturesque streets, lush greenery, historic buildings, and vibrant local culture. Germany Travel Guides Freiburg Travel Guides Our Time in Freiburg: A Delightful Journey Freiburg, a charming city nestled in the Black Forest, offered us a delightful […]
Our Time in Freiburg Germany – The Ultimate Guide
ANDORRA DRIVING MOUNTAIN ROADS Driving the crazy mountain roads of Andorra was an exhilarating adventure, with thrilling twists, breathtaking views, and unforgettable landscapes Andorra Travel Guides Driving the Crazy Mountain Roads of Andorra Driving through the mountain roads of Andorra was an exhilarating experience that tested both my driving skills […]
Driving In Andorra – The Ultimate Guide
North Again – Back Through Spain From Galicia to Santillana del Mar and back into France Our route north took us through Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate destination of all those Camino pilgrims we had passed a couple of weeks earlier. We actually drove straight through the city and, somewhat […]
North Across Spain
West to the Coast – Caminha Leaving the heat of inland Portugal for the Minho and the Atlantic After five days in Bragança, we had had enough of the heat. And the dust. Especially the dust. So we packed up the tent, shook out as much fine red Portuguese dirt […]
West to the Coast – Caminha
Into Portugal – Heat, Dust and Bragança Puebla de Sanabria to Bragança through the mountains From Puebla de Sanabria we turned south towards Portugal. On the map it didn’t look particularly dramatic. The road had other ideas. Almost immediately we found ourselves winding through mountains and deep valleys, the road […]
Into Portugal – Heat, Dust and Bragança
Across the Pyrenees and Into Spain Oloron-Sainte-Marie to Puebla de Sanabria We were up early. There was a long day ahead of us and, more importantly, breakfast needed to be dealt with. A visit to the local boulangerie produced a quiche, which seemed an entirely reasonable way to start the […]
Across the Pyrenees and Into Spain
Apparently Six Months of Travelling Wasn’t Enough The Dordogne to Oloron-Sainte-Marie – and the road to Spain Having spent the previous six months travelling across half the world, much of it on trains, you might have thought we would be ready to stay put for a while. Apparently not. We […]
Spain & Portugal 2019
Touring the Vineyards of Khaketi Touring the Vineyards of Khaketi An unforgettable journey through Georgia’s ancient wine country Nestled in the heart of Georgia’s wine country, our base in Telavi provided the perfect gateway to the renowned Khaketi Wineries. The journey through rolling vineyards, with the majestic Caucasus Mountains as […]
Touring Khaketi Wineries Georgia – Travel Stories
Three Weeks in Sofia: Bulgaria’s Charming Capital Three Weeks in Sofia: Bulgaria’s Charming Capital Golden cathedrals, ancient Roman ruins, serene parks, and surprisingly excellent international food We spent three unforgettable weeks in Sofia, Bulgaria, and quickly fell in love with the city’s perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. […]
Stories from Sofia Bulgaria – Travel Stories
Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Why Istanbul and I Don’t Get Along Returning to Istanbul after a decade, I hoped for a fresh perspective. Despite some challenges, we experienced moments of beauty and charm, offering a new glimpse into […]
24 Hours In Istanbul – Travel Stories
Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara A 30-Hour Adventure Across Eastern Turkey When researching the easiest overland route from Georgia to Eastern Europe, I discovered the most straightforward path was through Turkey. During my search, I came across vague references […]
The Dogu Express Across Turkey – Travel Stories
Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey A Spectacular Mountain Bus Journey I wasn’t sure what to expect on this journey, but we traveled through the most spectacular countryside, with towering mountains and deep gorges housing rushing rivers. We […]
Kars | A Few Days In Kars Turkey – Travel ...
Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) – Chaos at the Border & Torrential Rain Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) Chaos at the Border… and Torrential Rain In a perfect world we would have taken the direct route from Tbilisi to Kars through Armenia, but relations between Turkey and Armenia […]
Georgia To Turkey On A Bus – Travel Stories
Exploring Georgia: The Oldest Wine Country in the World Exploring Georgia: The Oldest Wine Country in the World The Oldest Wine-Producing Country in the World (and ChaCha!) In any country that uses minibuses to ferry people around, there is a general rule — there is always room for one more. […]
Exploring Georgia – Travel Stories
Travelling in Azerbaijan: A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth Travelling in Azerbaijan A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth We landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku in the afternoon, and our Airbnb host had arranged a car to collect us — a nice change from the usual […]
Travelling In Azerbaijan – Travel Stories
Visiting Moscow, Russia: Red Square, The Kremlin & Soviet Weirdness Visiting Moscow, Russia The weirdest apartment we’ve ever stayed in and non-stop rain We caught the night train from St Petersburg to Moscow, our last train trip on the great train journey across Russia. We arrived in Moscow at the […]
Visiting Moscow Russia – The Ultimate Guide
St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City Palaces, canals, White Nights and the magnificent Hermitage — one of the world’s most sophisticated cities I’ve never really had a bucket list, but St Petersburg has fascinated me since I was 15 years old. My high school […]
The Best 6 Days In St Petersburg: Stories From Russia
Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway In June 2019 we crossed two thirds of Russia — over 6000 kilometres, nearly 4000 of those on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway We entered Russia from Mongolia at Khyagr and our first major stop was Irkutsk and the […]
Across Russia On A Train – Travel Stories
Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Stunning Scenery, Delicious Fresh (and Smoked) Fish, Cute Freshwater Seals, and Dodgy Accommodation Listvyanka is a small village on the banks of Lake Baikal, about 1.5 hours from Irkutsk. Thanks to its proximity to […]
Beautiful Lake Baikal Russia – Travel Stories
48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life 48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life Cold showers, beautiful decaying wooden houses, and first impressions of Eastern Siberia By the time we reached the hostel in Irkutsk, we were hot and exhausted. Our rooms were downstairs with almost […]
48 Hours In Irkutsk Russia – Travel Stories
A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway From Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Irkutsk, Russia 23 Hours • 1,029 KM The day dawned bright and warm on our last morning in Ulaanbaatar. We enjoyed a final coffee […]
Irkutsk | A Night Train To Irkutsk Russia – The ...
Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Trastevere apartment, iconic sights, authentic trattorias, and perfect gelato It had been quite a few years since I last visited Rome, and once again, I fell completely under her spell. The Eternal […]
Rome Italy – Travel Stories
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Bagni di Lucca: Paradise in the Mountians
Lucca Stories 2017 A Timeless Charm Rediscovered My first visit to Lucca was thirteen years earlier during a winter day trip from Siena. It left such a strong impression that I wondered whether returning would disappoint. Thankfully, it didn’t. We arrived in early May, perfectly timed before the summer crowds. […]
Lucca Tuscany Italy – Travel Stories
Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm From Napoleon’s statue to cobbled streets and an unexpected Laotian meal Corsica, a Mediterranean island with a unique blend of French and Italian influences, has a fascinating history. Having been under Italian […]
France & Italy 2017
Escaping to Burgundy: A Peaceful Retreat in the Morvan Escaping to Burgundy: A Peaceful Retreat in the Morvan 16th-century chateau living, gourmet home-cooked meals, and ancient Celtic history Feeling the need to escape the growing tourist crowds in Sarlat, we decided to spend a few quiet days in the Parc […]
South East Asia 2014
Exploring the Cinque Terre: Italy’s Timeless Coastal Paradise Exploring the Cinque Terre: Italy’s Timeless Coastal Paradise Third visit to the rugged Ligurian coast, staying in charming Corniglia with sea views and local delicacies Italy has an irresistible pull for me, so when friends invited me to join them in the […]
Exploring The Cinque Terre Italy – Travel Stories
Uzès, Avignon & Pont du Gard, France Market towns, Roman engineering, the Mistral and a final stop before Italy We left Millau after breakfast and headed south, climbing back across the high plateau before dropping into a series of beautiful, isolated valleys around the headwaters of the Hérault River. It […]
