With skiing in Austria behind me, and making my way to Egypt for an organised tour, the natural next destination was Italy, as Rome was a convenient departure airport for Cairo. I attempted to find an Italian Dolomites ski resort…
Skiing St Anton Austria
Whilst in Europe over winter, I had to experience skiing this region. After reviewing many options, St Anton am Arlberg was chosen, for the variety of ski fields and large connected lift ticket, along with easy accesability by train. The…
Switzerland and skiing
Having pre-booked skiing in St Anton Austria, I needed to make my way from Paris. I decided on Geneva as a waypoint, intending to catch trains through Switzerland to Austria; and while determining the route, an additional week of skiing…
New Years in Paris
Where to be for New Years and Christmas was an important part of the travel plan, and New Years in Paris made the top of the list. i managed to find a very nice AirBnB next to Pont Neuf; an…
Christmas in Prague
When researching a 6 month travel, some things you don’t want to leave to the last minute. Like accom for Christmas, New years, or Skiing; so after reading recommendations for festive Christmas cities, Prague rose to the top of most…
3 weeks in Germany
Germany has a lot of heritage to offer, and some well deserved famous sites and cities to visit. Some because of Christmas Markets, others as the home to Museums of some of the worlds finest cars, Mercedes Benz, Porsche &…
5 days in Strasbourg France
I had discarded the idea of doing a couple of weeks driving Bavaria, exploring the Castle Road & Romantic Road, but still wanted a Black Forest driving experience, so Strasbourg seemed a good foundation to rent a car for a few…
3 days in Luxembourg
Making my way to Germany and a series of Christmas market towns, Luxembourg appealed as a stop along the way. It’s own country and heritage, and a striking landscape. Christmas Markets opened about a day before my arrival, and involved…
3 days in Ghent Belgium
Having visited Brussels many years ago, I chose Ghent as the next stop. Again with little research. This time I asked my host, what should I see while I’m here ? Mentioning I had been delighted to see the Madonna…
3 days in Brugges Belgium
Trying not to over research, Brugge was recommended by a dear friend, as somewhere to enjoy and explore. Who can pass up such a recommendation. So I arrived in Brugge with little idea why it was recommended, but happy to…