A Long Weekend Away In Amsterdam
I was recently fortunate to spend a long weekend away in Amsterdam with my lovely daughter. Before we went my daughter was struggling with anxiety about the trip, but after conversations and lots of reassurance…
Wolfsschanze – Into The Wolf’s Lair
It’s true that spontaneous decisions are often the best ones, and our unplanned visit to Wolfsschanze ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to north-eastern Poland two summers ago. We were staying…
Memories Of A Swiss Minibreak To Thun
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to win a competition which entitled me to an all-expenses paid minibreak to Switzerland and was put up in a luxury hotel on the edge of…
5 Must Dos In Lisbon
I rarely go to a city that I could see myself living in, but Lisbon is one of them. New York is the other… We went for a sun-soaked four-day break last June with our…
Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland’s Highest Waterfall
Around an hour’s drive south of Dublin, you will find the Powerscourt Estate which sits on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. As you approach the area you are greeted with the kind…
Hiking The Mont-Rebei Gorge, Catalunya
Over on the far western side of Catalunya on the border with Aragon lies el Congost de Mont-Rebei; the magnificent Mont-Rebei gorge. The gorge provides the scenery for some fantastic walking with narrow paths cutting…
The Spanish Steps, Rome (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti)
I was recently fortunate enough to visit the beautiful city of Rome with hubby. It was for a special occasion (30th Anniversary – how time flies!) and he was keen to go – happy days…
Tralonca, The Heart Of Corsica
When we decided to go on a holiday this summer we had no real plans on where to go. We thought we’d take pot luck and see if we could get a bargain on flights….
Blockhouses and Graffiti Art of Leffrinckoucke Beach
A weekend break in Northern France led to an afternoon exploring Leffrinckoucke beach and the multitude of bunkers and blockhouses on the beach or amongst the dunes along the coast, grim reminders from WWll beside…
Walking in Belgium – De Panne Beach Sunsets and Horses
A walk from the French border and into Belgium on a family short break was a delight, our walk began in Bray Dunes in France, very close to the Belgian border. Just a short walk…
Walk The Kvačianska Valley to The Oblazy Mills, Slovakia
The walk up the Kvačianska Valley to The Oblazy Mills in Slovakia is certainly a day I shall not forget in a hurry. It is absolutely beautiful and inspiring all the way along. From huge sights…
Fort Des Dunes – Northern France
Fort des Dunes in Leffrinckoucke, Northern France. A well presented and preserved historic Fort, built in 1878 in the Northern region of France, close to Dunkirk (Dunkerque.) The Fort des Dunes was built as…
