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Welcome to Our Travel Blog

Welcome to a world where every journey tells a story! Whether you’re an avid globetrotter or a daydreamer longing for far-off lands, our blog is your gateway to inspiring travel stories that capture the essence of exploration. Here, we delve into the heart of each destination, sharing tales of adventure, cultural encounters, and the unforgettable moments that make travel so enriching.

Why Travel Stories Matter

Travel is more than just visiting new places—it’s about the stories that unfold along the way. From navigating bustling markets in Marrakech to hiking the serene trails of the Swiss Alps, every adventure leaves us with memories and lessons that shape who we are. Our travel stories are meant to inspire, inform, and ignite your wanderlust, providing a personal glimpse into the diverse experiences that make each journey unique.

What You Can Expect

On this blog, you’ll find a treasure trove of travel stories that span continents and cultures. We cover everything from hidden gems and must-see landmarks to off-the-beaten-path adventures. Each story is carefully crafted to not only transport you to a new place but also to offer practical tips and insights that will help you plan your next adventure.

So, whether you’re seeking inspiration for your next trip, or simply enjoy reading about faraway places, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let’s explore the world, one story at a time.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the art of travel storytelling. Your next adventure is just a click away!
Nth Macedonia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

A Vagabond Life: Ultimate Travel Guide
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

Slovakia: The Ultimate Travel 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

Stopover in Abu Dhabi Stopover in Abu Dhabi An Unexpected 18-Hour Layover On this occasion, we made the deliberate choice to break up our long journey from Australia to France with a stopover in Abu Dhabi. The decision was partly influenced by Etihad Airlines’ enticing offer of complimentary accommodation for […]

Abu Dhabi Stop Over – The Ultimate Guide

Girona Spain
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

Leaving San Miguel de Allende: Back to Mexico City and Europe Bound Leaving San Miguel de Allende: Back to Mexico City and Europe Bound After five weeks, our time in San Miguel de Allende came to an end. The bags were packed, the fridge was emptied of anything that could […]

Mexico City (Again) and the Flight Back to Spain

Mexico: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Leaving San Cristóbal: A Very Questionable Bus Decision and Life in San Miguel de Allende Leaving San Cristóbal: A Very Questionable Bus Decision and Life in San Miguel de Allende After a month in our funny little apartment on the roof, it was time to leave San Cristóbal de las […]

San Miguel Mexico – Mixed Impressions – Travel Stories

San Cristobal Cathedral
Leaving Mérida: Trading Heat for the Mountains of Chiapas Leaving Mérida: Trading Heat for the Mountains of Chiapas After a month of the sweltering heat of Mérida, we were ready for a change of scenery — and preferably a climate where stepping outside did not feel like walking into a […]

San Cristobal Mexico – History Views Cuisine – Travel Stories

Mexico: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Mérida, Mexico – Possibly the Hottest Place I Have Ever Been Mérida, Mexico – Possibly the Hottest Place I Have Ever Been Mérida may well be the hottest place I have ever been. Now, that is a fairly bold statement coming from an Australian. We tend to think we have […]

Merida Mexico – History Heat Charm – Travel Stories

Mexico: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Discovering the Vibrant Charms of Oaxaca City Discovering the Vibrant Charms of Oaxaca City Markets, Ruins, and Rich Culture After a restful night in Mexico City, we boarded a bus from the TAPO terminal bound for Oaxaca de Juárez (Oaxaca City), nestled 1,550 metres above sea level in the beautiful […]

Oaxaca Mexico – Culture Cuisine History – Travel Stories

Mexico: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Mexico City: A Brief Stopover Before Oaxaca Mexico City: A Brief Stopover Before Oaxaca We landed in Mexico City in the afternoon, which, after a long overnight flight, is quite possibly the best time to arrive in a new country. I have a theory that afternoon arrivals are one of […]

Mexico City: Our First Few days In Mexico

Burgos Spain Travel Guide
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

A Vagabond Life
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

Serbia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

Sofia Bulgaria: The Ultimate Travel 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

OCEANIA TRAVEL STORIES Journey Through Oceania: Our Stories Unveiling Australia’s Wonders, Vanuatu’s Hidden Gems, and Fiji’s Cultural Treasures—A Travelogue of Stunning Landscapes, Unique Traditions, Delicious Flavors, and Unforgettable Adventures South Pacific Australia Australia Pacific

Oceania Travel Stories – The Ultimate Guide

Mexico: The Ultimate Travel Guide
NORTH AMERICA TRAVEL STORIES Welcome to North America Travel Stories, where we share captivating tales from our journeys across this diverse continent. From the majestic landscapes of the USA to the vibrant cultures of Mexico, our stories capture each unique destination. Explore rich cultures, stunning scenery, and vibrant traditions with […]

Americas Travel Stories – Travel Stories

Romania: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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

Romania: The Ultimate Travel 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

Hungary: The Ultimate Travel Guide
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 […]

Budapest |Exploring Hungary’s Capital – Travel Stories

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 […]

Munich Palaces and Museum – Travel Stories

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