Stonehenge, in many peoples’ minds, is the most mysterious place in the world. This set of stones laid out in concentric rings and horseshoe shapes on the empty Salisbury Plain, is, at the age of 4,000 years, one of the oldest, and certainly best preserved, megalithic (ancient stone) structures on Earth, but we know almost […]
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 […]
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, […]
We decided that a visit to Krakow was not complete without visiting Auschwitz. The World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex is now a UNESCO World Heritage compound was about 1.5 hour drive away from Krakow. I have visited Dachau in Germany so had a rough idea of what to expect but this was my sisters fist visit to […]
Lake Bled is unique with its emerald-green lake, a church on the island in the middle. Overlooking the lake is a medieval castle from the 11th century, perched on a cliff top. Yes, it’s every bit as lovely in real life. With its emerald-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a […]
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
