Amsterdam – the capital city of The Netherlands. Full of artistic heritage, picturesque narrow houses and an elaborate canal system. Famed for some fantastic museums and stunning artworks including that of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Amsterdam was founded at the Amstel which was dammed to control flooding. The cities name being derived from The AmstelContinue reading “Visiting Amsterdam!”
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Off the Tourist Trail – Wine Tasting in Spain!
So the ironic thing is that beer and wine is generally cheaper than soft drinks in Spain. The government placed a sugar tax on fizzy drinks and juices, but no tax on alcohol – so I guess it would be rude not to! Wine is the answer, who cares what the question is! Quote foundContinue reading “Off the Tourist Trail – Wine Tasting in Spain!”
Pretty and Picturesque Porto
I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it. William Shakespeare. I loved Porto, it’s beautiful and picturesque from every angle! A coastal city in North West Portugal, famed for the many stately bridges and of course port production. It has a palace and a cathedral, personally I loved wandering around theContinue reading “Pretty and Picturesque Porto”
Beautiful Segovia – Spain
I’m not lost I’m exploring The beautiful town of Segovia has plenty to see and if you’re in the area I would thoroughly recommend visiting. It’s a historic city north west of Madrid. Segovia has very rich architecture, including medieval walls, Roman churches, a former Royal palace and a Gothic cathedral. It’s most famed forContinue reading “Beautiful Segovia – Spain”
Finally travelling again! Madrid!
It has been a long time coming. For all of us. Around 18 months where life changed beyond belief. Travelling has been a huge part of my life for many years. It’s what I work for; as well as paying the bills etc of course. I hadn’t realised how much I missed it. Everyone hasContinue reading “Finally travelling again! Madrid!”
London in Lockdown
Walking down the street today to my hair appointment (excitement overload!), made me realise how much I’d missed the hustle and bustle of London. Supermarkets have obviously been open as have coffee shops for takeout. But there’s something indescribable about the feel and vibrancy now things seem more normal; the hairdressers, pubs and cafes areContinue reading “London in Lockdown”
Belarus – My first cycling holiday, and a beautiful part of the world!
I’m not sure if this trip was brave or stupid on my part! Maybe a bit of both! I decided I wanted to try a cycling holiday so picked an Explore trip that was only 5 days with 3 days cycling, and graded easy. Between 20 – 40km per day, and fortunately for me relativelyContinue reading “Belarus – My first cycling holiday, and a beautiful part of the world!”
Macedonia to Kosovo
My final stop on the tour of The Former Yugoslavia is Kosovo. Logically you’d go from Serbia to Kosovo and then on to Macedonia. My understanding is that the border between Serbia and Kosovo was closed hence the slightly longer route and finishing in Pristina, Kosovo. Kosovo is not always recognised on maps as itContinue reading “Macedonia to Kosovo”
Lake Ohrid and Macedonia
We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us. – Unknown Skopje In 1963 Skopje suffered a devastating earthquake which destroyed 80% of the city. A number of architects were hired to help rebuild the city with help being received from many nations, 78 different countries in total. The people ofContinue reading “Lake Ohrid and Macedonia”
Serbia – What do you mean you’ve never seen a poodle on a moped?!
I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list! – Susan Sontag Bar to Belgrade Line I arrived in Serbia via the Bar to Belgrade train journey, an amazing experience – more information on my last post on Montenegro. I stayed at Hotel Prag in Belgrade which is a decent hotel and great central location.Continue reading “Serbia – What do you mean you’ve never seen a poodle on a moped?!”
My Solo Footprints 