“Are you sure it’s legal?” Is a question I got from a lot of people when I said I was going to Russia without a
Category: Europe
12 Day Grand Tour of Europe: Part Two – Interlaken, Venice, Pisa and Rome
This is Part 2 of 2 in my blog about our Grand Tour of Europe. In Part 1, I covered the first six days of
12 Day Grand Tour of Europe: Part One – Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris
Recently I undertook a grand tour of Europe with my parents. 12 days, 6 countries, 8 cities. Here’s a quick run down of our trip.
Tallinn: Things to do Outside the Old Town
For many visitors to Tallinn, the fairy tale old town is the main attraction. But if you have more than a couple of days in
Tallinn: 10 Things To Do in the Old Town
We visited Tallinn in December 2016, so this post has been 18 months in the making. We spent 4 days in Tallinn and got the
Isle of Harris: Tips for The First Time Visitor
“Bit like driving on the moon this, isn’t it?” said my husband. Although neither of us have been to the moon, I had to agree. We
A Scottish Road Trip
Our recent road trip to Scotland took us to some of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles: Lochness, the Isle of Skye and
Auschwitz & Salt Mine 1 Day Tour with Krakow Shuttle
When I visited Krakow briefly early this year, I wanted to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, but I only had one day to
Best of Birmingham: Places to Eat & Drink
Welcome to my page on the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Birmingham. Over the last decade or so, Birmingham has developed a name
Hidden Gems: Mariánské Lázně and Loket Castle
I have never written a post about somewhere I only spent 20 minutes, but I guess there is a first time for everything. I wanted
Estonia: Paldiski and Countryside Drive
Where did I go: Paldiski and surroundings, Estonia When did I go: December 2016 During our 4 day stay in Tallinn we wanted to explore
10 things I learnt about Finland
Travel broadens the mind, as the saying goes. I love finding little nuggets of information about new places when I visit them. Here are 10 random facts
Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
If you follow my Instagram feed, you will know that I’m partial to a good cocktail. So, the Birmingham Cocktail weekend is one of the
From Dublin to Doolin via Uskerty, Cashel and Tipperary: An Irish Road Trip
Where did I go: Drive from Dublin to Doolin, Ireland When did I go: April 2017 After our day in Dublin, we travelled to the
