This post is part of a series called The Balkans I managed to persuade my usual travel buddy to visit Sofia with me in May. Actually little persuasion was needed…
Rila Monastery – a must-take day trip from Sofia
This post is part of a series called The Balkans Rila Monastery should be on the top of the list for day trips from Sofia! How to get to Rila…
Menton – Ma ville est un jardin
“Ma ville est un jardin” (My city is a garden) is the slogan for Menton. And how appropriate it is! I had never heard of Menton before a friend mentioned…
Magical Madeira in April part 2: Island tours
This post is part of a series called Madeira As a rule, when I and my travel companions visit a new place, we do not drive to minimise stress and anxiety!!…
Magical Madeira in April part 1 – Funchal
This post is part of a series called Madeira I can’t say why I had not visited Madeira before now. It has everything going for it – warm sunshine in…
There is more to Copenhagen than The Little Mermaid!
It’s the time of the year to plan the next holiday to brighten up those long dark evenings. How about a few days at Copenhagen? When to visit? There is…
Lake Bled is an undeniable beauty
This post is part of a series called The Balkans (This blog was originally posted on 11 October 2018 and updated 23 May 2023 because I noticed that the photos…
Lake Bohinj is tranquility and serenity personified
This post is part of a series called The Balkans (This was first published 1 October 2018, updated 23 May 2023) Whereas Lake Bled has a castle and an enchanting…
Picturesque Padova (Padua)
Padova Padova is the home to the second oldest university in Italy (after Bologna). This university city is a charming and vibrant. Its historic centre are full of arcaded streets…
Porto is picture perfect in early September
(This blog was first published on 5 September 2018. It’s updated 23 May 2023 because I found out that some of the photos did not display properly) For my 9th…