Berlin’s combo of glamour and grit is bound to mesmerise anyone keen to explore its vibrant culture, cutting-edge architecture, fabulous food, intense parties and tangible history. A symbol of division during the Cold War, the landmark Brandenburg Gate now epitomises German reunification. Carl Gotthard Langhans found inspiration in Athens’ Acropolis for the elegant […]
Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is home to mosques, palaces and gardens and seemed like an ideal destination for a long weekend away with the girls. A few of us are well travelled…. a few of us not; so I arrived in Marrakesh slightly apprehensive of how we would handle North Africa. We […]
Much of my travel in Romania has centred around Dracula and when I heard about this UNESCO protected town I booked a train to travel here from Brasov. From the moment I entered its fortified walls and meandered my way along cobblestone lanes to its main square, Sighisoara burned itself into my memory. It’s like stepping into […]
Sibiu was the final stop for us on our trip around Romania. The cobbled streets and imposing medieval walls were just as beautiful as the other incredible cities and towns we have visited. We visited the tourist information office and collected a map of the second largest city in Trasylvania which had a self-guided walking […]
Bran Castle is famously known as “Dracula’s Castle”. When Bram Stoker wrote the novel Dracula, he never actually named the castle, but it was based upon a description he had heard of Bran Castle at that time (Bram Stoker himself never visited Romania). The real life inspiration for Dracula was a Walachian ruler named Vlad […]
The famous city of Edinburgh is home of the Scottish Hogmanay and one of the greatest places on earth to see in a New Year. Edinburgh is a fantastic city to visit at any time and the city really comes alive for Hogmanay and Edinburgh’s Winter Festival. The official program of events includes live bands, […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
