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…
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…