DAY TRIPS, FEASTS AND EXCURSIONS Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with a gorgeous fairytale old town, an abundance of medieval monuments and picturesque scenery, attracting more t...
25 WEIRD AND WONDERFUL THINGS I’VE DISCOVERED A popular travel destination with UNESCO listed sites and a vibrant culture, the wonderful city of Amsterdam, capital of The Netherlands, is probabl...
IS IT WORTH SEEING? Yes, absolutely, a day trip to Alkmaar from Amsterdam is worth it, an ideal excursion, or to enjoy a short break for a couple of days. A lovely city with an enchanting old centre t...
Visitors guide of the best things to see in Wertheim am Main, a charming medieval German town, with beautiful half-timbered houses and a well-preserved Old Town....
AN EXQUISITE EVENING IN VIENNA During my 3 day visit to Vienna, the capital of Austria, I had the opportunity to attend a magnificent cultural event, an evening in opulent surroundings at the luxuriou...
BEST PLACES TO VISIT Located within the state of Bavaria, the German town of Regensburg lies on the banks of the Danube River. On my river cruise through the region I visited for a day and loved the c...
A GEM OF THE FRANCONIA REGION Würzburg is a gem of the Franconia Region in Germany, popular with local tourists, but not so well known to international travellers. If you have the chance to visit on a...
SAVVY ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME TRAVELLERS If you are thinking of visiting Slovakia, here are 15 essential Slovakia tourist tips, and some savvy travel advice, for first-time travellers. For those of us w...
THINGS TO SEE AND DO HERE If you’re considering a trip to the beautiful Wachau Valley of Austria, a landscape of vineyards, abbeys and the majestic Danube River, you should visit one of the gran...
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY I was fortunate to spend several days in the beautiful city of Prague, and was super-impressed by the medieval buildings and fairytale sights. It was once the capital of the Kin...
TOP THINGS TO DO IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE I was excited to visit beautiful Bamberg Old Town, an exquisite German town in Bavaria, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Status and famous smokey beer. Bambe...
EPIC MEDIEVAL LANDMARKS TO SEE As one of the designated stops on our river cruise through Germany, I spent a day in Nuremberg, a city in Bavaria of abundant medieval charm which I found absolutely del...
A popular cruise stop on the Rhine River, in the Rhine Gorge, is the picturesque town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, amidst vineyards and overflowing with medieval charm....
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS AND SOME LESS TOURISTY PLACES These 10 interesting sights in Budapest aren’t necessarily all major tourist attractions, some are a little off-beat, but all are places I found q...
THE MOST AWESOME THING TO DO IN THE CITY A Budapest night cruise on the Danube River is a relaxing way to enjoy the spectacular illuminated skyline. You will love this city sightseeing experience imme...
THINGS TO ENJOY ON A DAY VISIT On our European river cruise we docked at the most delightful tiny village called Dürnstein, in Austria, along the banks of the majestic Danube River and spent a few hou...
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY I visited the very picturesque city of Salzburg, which lies at the foot of the Alps in Austria, on a day trip from Passau, Germany. It was a 2 hour bus ride, across the border t...
A FAIRYTALE DESTINATON Miltenberg, Germany is a small, very picturesque town located in the state of Bavaria, nestled on the banks of the Main River and surrounded by the forested hills of Bergstrasse...
ITALY’S NATIONAL SYMBOL When visiting Rome you will most certainly pass by the imposing landmark of the Vittoriano Monument as you make your way around the city. The sheer size and grandeur rend...
AWESOME THINGS TO DO The Dubai Marina area is a stunning waterfront precinct and one of the busiest areas in the city, located about 20km from Downtown Dubai. I enjoyed an epic stay in Dubai Marina an...
TOUR THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY There are many things to see and do in Dubai and these 6 unmissable Dubai sites are the most iconic and exciting places to visit, which can be done in a couple of days....
The Float House River Kwai is as close to luxury as you can get in the middle of the jungle. Even though it is in a remote setting, away from modern life we had all the conveniences...
THAILAND’S MOST UNIQUE BUDDHIST TEMPLE On my travels around Northern Thailand I visited the popular White Temple called Wat Rong Khun, a huge Buddhist temple and an artistic masterpiece situated...
8 REASONS TO VISIT Phuket Old Town is the historic centre located in the southeast part of Phuket Island in the Mueang Phuket district. Away from the beaches, the Old Town is an enchanting precinct an...
MUST-SEE PLACES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND Thailand’s capital is a wonderful city to spend a few days, and is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. I recently embarked on a t...
BEST THINGS TO SEE After spending time in Vienna, Austria, I took the opportunity for a Bratislava day trip, as it is only an hour away by bus. I was keen to explore the capital city of Slovakia, sinc...
EXPERIENCE GERMANY’S VERSAILLES I was delighted to visit Würzburg Residence, Germany’s very own Versailles palace located in the city of Würzburg, on the Main River, as part of a Scenic Eu...
A CULTURAL SYMBOL Going to Amsterdam? Don’t miss seeing the windmills at Schermerhorn, because you can’t go to The Netherlands without visiting an iconic Dutch windmill. Arguably the count...
Melbourne's Colourful Kabloom Festival is a fun, family friendly, outing for all to enjoy, with activities, food and games amongst the blooms...
INTERESTING SITES TO VISIT IN A DAY With its origins dating back to the Roman era, Old Town Cologne has plenty of interesting sites to explore, easily visited in a day or a few hours. Here I’ll ...