Vlog: Weekend in Paris
Video highlights of our 3 day weekend in Paris in April 2017 including the Opera House, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower, Le Chat Noir and Canal du Saint Martin. …
Category: Europe
Birthday Weekend in Montmartre, Paris
April 21, 2017
Europe
In April 2017 my partner and I visited Paris for my birthday weekend which also happened to be Easter weekend. For three days we stayed in and explored Montmartre …
Hamburg is a Wunderland
November 15, 2016
Europe
Railway friends, family and ex-colleagues. You will absolutely LOVE Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg. It’s the largest railway model in THE WORLD. Tips: Check the weather when packing – it …
Hotel Review: Ibis Hamburg Alsterring
I’m not a luxury travel blogger. But I do like comfort and I love sleep even more. When on city breaks, I also aim to save time by staying in …
The Beer and Sights of Prague
October 21, 2016
Europe
You’re probably wondering how beer has made its way into the title of this blog post. Well, it’s because there is more beer consumed per capita in the Czech …
A Weekend in Venice
September 25, 2016
Europe
For a long, long time I’ve wanted to go to Venice. I couldn’t believe the time was finally here! (September 2016) But once we arrived, I also couldn’t believe …
Second time in the South of France
July 22, 2016
Europe
We’re back in Vias! June 2016. Almost exactly the same time as last year. And we thought it was Beziers this whole time. But that’s just the closest airport. …
Old and New Berlin
June 27, 2016
Europe
I learnt so much about Berlin, in Berlin. There’s so much history here, and some of it not as far back in time as you might think. Did you know …
What to do in Gothenburg Sweden
April 19, 2016
Europe
Gothenburg was not one of the places on my travel ‘to do’ list, but it should have been. My partner Harry surprised me for my birthday the day before …
Iceland: Will I ever see the Northern Lights?
March 21, 2016
Europe
Pre HofftoExplore (thanks to my travel diary!) November 2013. Friday Off to London Gatwick Airport for our flight to Iceland! Travelling with Derrick, Robyn, Chris, Jen and Luke. Six aussies! …
Far, Faro Away in Portugal
February 19, 2016
Europe
10 reasons you should visit Faro: sights are a mix of old and new they have e-bikes food is cheap local beer is good sun is warm sand is soft …
Rushing to Russia for New Year
February 7, 2016
Europe
Top 5 Tips for travel to Russia Book direct with an airline, travel agent or double check your flights well before travel There are positives to travelling in winter including …