Romania – Highlights Of An Unheralded Destination
Romania Travel Series: Overview of top things to do and what we loved about Bucharest, Sibiu, Brasov, Sighisoara, Maramures & Bucovina.
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Weimar – Where Bauhaus Began
Exploring the origins of a radical design movement that while very short-lived, left a lasting impact on every aspect of the post modern world.
Read MoreA Sensory Exploration Of Europe With Thalys
A sensory exploration of the cities that make up the Thalys train network and a sampling of the experiences they offer beyond the big ticket sights.
Read MoreCalçada – Portugal’s Distinctive Mosaic Pavements
The traditional mosaic pavements of Portugal – Calçada Portuguesa – can be found all across the country. Especially in the streets in the historic city centres of Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, even the Azores Islands.
Read MorePostcards From Portugal!
Highlights from our two week Portugal itinerary which included Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Tomar, the Douro Valley and a few days in the Azores.
Read MoreBrussels – Exploring History Through Architecture
Looking for things to do in Brussels, Belgium? Go on a self guided walk to discover an incredible mix of architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Art Nouveau to concrete contemporary.
Read MoreThe Singing Bells Of Brussels
The musical bells of the carillon in Brussels, Belgium.
Read MoreCelebrating Dia de la Paloma On The Streets Of Madrid
If you plan to travel to Madrid, Spain, in August, you shouldn’t miss the five day La Paloma festival and parade.
Read MoreIn Photos – Highlights Of Beautiful Belgium
Photo feature on Belgium featuring the highlights of our visit through Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.
Read MoreNot Your Standard Belgian Postcard!
A most unexpected find in the quiet Wilrijk neighbourhood of Antwerp!
Read MoreAn Atmospheric Evening In Split
Moonlight. Mushy 60’s music. The company of a good man in the midst of lovely strangers. Chilled beer on the candle lit steps of a restaurant named after a Phaeronic necropolis, in the hippostyle hall of an ancient Roman Palace comprising the heart of a beautiful Balkan city. All watched over by Thutmosis’ inscrutable Sphinx. One of my favourite things to do of […]
Read MoreThe Narrowest Church In Split
Tucked into a sentry’s walkway above the ‘Golden’ Gate to Diocletian’s palace, is an ancient church dedicated to Saint Martin, the patron saint of soldiers. It is a replica of the 6th century original, with a beautifully carved pre Romanesque altar partition that has been in situ since the 11th century. Narrow is the norm in the confined […]
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