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…
2 days in Utrecht Netherlands
My next desired destination was Brugge in Belgium, but quite a journey from Geithoorn, so a couple of nights were required to break the journey. Utrecht, another historical town built around a river system. Easily walked from the train station,…
2 days in Geithoorn Netherlands
Anyone who has seen the photos of Geithoorn, quickly surcomes to the appeal of a town without roads. Ahh, perception. Just 2 nights allocated to get a brief experience of this unique town. I choose an AirBNB right in the…
UK A week in London
After dropping the rental car at Marble Arch, a short tube ride later had me checking into my AirBNB in Soho. A small, modern apartment, in the centre of the West End. I had looked at Hotels as well, but…
12 Days driving the UK
With Scotland behind me, I make my way south to the Yorkshire Dales before heading west to Wales, south for a couple more Castle stays, then up to Cambridge before handing the car back in London I was looking forward…
Iceland 2016
The journey has begun, 6 months of continuous solo travel, mostly in Europe. Iceland was the first stop. 3 nights in Reykjavik to ease over the jetlag, then 7 days driving the ring road. About a 3hr flight from mainland…
Europe 2016
I’ve booked flights, and I am now researching my first extended pursuit of my Bucket List. 6 months around Europe. Seems liked a long time, until you realise how much there is to see. So, no chance of ticking Europe…
Thailand 2015
Asia provides so many diverse and interesting cultures. Historic sites mixed with modern cities & beaches, tasty inexpensive meals and massive shopping & markets. Took a short trip to Bangkok with the intention of renting a motorcycle to ride up to…
Orlando 2013
A previous visit to Universal Studios in 2008 left the teaser of a Wizarding World of Harry Potter to come, so whilst extravagant, we made a trip back to Orlando to experience the new attraction, catch up with an friend in…