Have you ever visited a place that completely turned your preconceived notions of it on their ear? My husband and I experienced this repeatedly during a visit to Bruges. We Continue Reading →
Bruges is one of the prettiest, most romantic cities in Europe. But it’s also home to one of the more unusual celebrations we’ve ever experienced in our travels – Heilig Bloedprocessie, Continue Reading →
You may think that two days in Brussels won’t be enough time to fully explore this major European city. But surprisingly, despite its size, many of the highlights in Brussels Continue Reading →
Don’t you just love those trips when you can wander off the beaten path and discover something amazing? New Lanark, Scotland was definitely one of those hidden gems. In September Continue Reading →
Port Macquarie is a smallish town about 4 hours’ drive north of Sydney. The population is roughly 46,000, so you wouldn’t think there’s much going on here. Yet, for such Continue Reading →
Fort William is a small town in the Highlands with a population of approximately 10,500. But don’t let it’s peaceful, unassuming presence fool you. This picturesque town is a great jumping-off Continue Reading →
Did you know that there are penguins in South Africa? I had no idea myself. I always thought South Africa would be dry and deserty, even in the wine producing Continue Reading →
Florence, Italy is an iconic, ancient city that really encompasses the true heart of Italian food and culture. It’s crowded, busy, and colourful, and is a mandatory stop for anyone Continue Reading →
What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birthdate, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. We Continue Reading →
On Saturday the weather was more favourable, so we took our bikes to the Heritage Festival which is how we prefer to travel there. It was already hot at 10am Continue Reading →
