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THREE 7 DAY GERMANY ITINERARIES BY TRAIN
Are you looking for a 7 day Germany itinerary with the Deutschlandticket (Germany's new flat rate monthly ticket for almost all non-express trains)? Or are you interested in train itineraries in Germany in general? If so, read on as I have three great itineraries to...
ROYAL ASCOT – WHAT FIRST TIMERS SHOULD KNOW
Royal Ascot is probably the most famous horse race worldwide and one of the biggest events in the British Social Calendar. But what is Royal Ascot really like and what can you expect?I attended Royal Ascot last year on Ladies' Day. My visit wasn't quite perfect but I...
DISCOVER CORNWALL WITHOUT A CAR
Do you want to visit Cornwall but have no desire to drive? I don't blame you - driving on the left side of the road, narrow streets, and a lot of traffic can make driving in Cornwall quite challenging. For years I was thinking of touring Cornwall but decided against...
THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW – A GREAT DAY OUT
A great way to experience another country is to attend local events so I was superexcited when I saw that the Royal Cornwall Show was to take place during my trip to Cornwall. Even though getting to the show with public transportation was a bit tricky, I was...
SUMMER FUN IN SHANKLIN
Shanklin on the Isle of Wight is a prime example of a nostalgic English seaside vacation. As soon as you arrive, you will feel like you stepped back in time - maybe to the Victorian era or at least to the time of Five Friends on an Adventure. Of course, the past was...
7 DAYS IN CORNWALL
It isn't easy to find a great itinerary for Cornwall without a car. For many years Cornwall was on my bucket list - I wanted to visit but I wasn't sure I could make it work without a car. Well, in 2022 I finally went for it and I am happy to report that yes indeed,...
2 PERFECT DAYS IN TINTAGEL
The town of Tintagel and especially Tintagel Castle have a magical atmosphere - shrouded in mystery and history. Whether or not this was the birthplace of King Arthur is debatable, but Tintagel certainly has been an important historic site. When I was planning my trip...
THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Last year was the first time I attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and it was surprisingly difficult to find information about it so I decided to write a post that will hopefully be helpful if you are thinking of attending!What even is the Royal Windsor Horse Show?...
CITY OF LONDON – A PERFECT ITINERARY
I have been to London many times but like many tourists I have spent little time in the City of London. Kensington, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Hyde Park, Covent Garden - all these famous sights in the western part of London are actually in the Borough of Westminster....
WILD AND WACKY DISCOVERIES 2022
Every once in a while when travelling you’ll see something that makes you go just Wow, what is that? Here is my list of weird, cool, or strange things I encountered in 2022:Strangest bathroom I have stayed at probably hundreds of hotels over the years but 2022 I saw...
10 BEST DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON BY TRAIN
Are you looking for a great day trip from London by train? London is a wonderful city and has so much to offer - world-class museums, posh stores, excellent restaurants, interesting historical sites... But it is still just that - a big city - and if you are like me...