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Bypass the Grand Duchy?

On the eve of Britains controversial exit from Europe I find myself writing this blog from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. When I told people where I was going, their response was resoundingly negative. “Why?” uttered friends and family. Well as readers of this site will know I’m a self confessed country (or in this […]

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The White Isle

A week on the White Isle ticking off the bucket-list. Who would think you could be 30 weeks pregnant and still be able to visit Pacha, go on a boat party, lounge in beach bars, hit the foam party, alongside some quality family time. Read on ’cause it is possible.

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More to Bilbao than the Guggenheim?

You’ve probably heard of Bilbao. Whether that’s due to its world famous cuisine, Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim, or its immediate coastline being featured in Game of Thrones. For a self-confessed modern architectural fan and foodie, it had been on my radar for a while. But I have to admit I was clueless about what else this […]

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A trip down memory lane or should that be canal – 48 hrs in Amsterdam

The contents of my bag upon returning gave my latest jaunt away – Edam cheese, a tulip pencil, several packets of stroopwafel, plus some tulip bulbs. It could only mean Amsterdam.

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Banking on a good time in Santander

Don’t just by-pass Santander for Bilbao and San Sebastian, spend a few days exploring in and around its seaside promenade.

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A city devoid of cars and streets – Welcome to Venice

Venice joins NYC, Tokyo, Rome and Paris for taking my breath away. Simply stunning.

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A twin centre break on the Danube

Is a twin centre break on the Danube possible? Twin centre break on the Danube. Is it affordable? Yes and Yes. Here’s the lowdown on our weekender in Bratislava and Vienna.

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Summer in Toronto

A retrospect post on Toronto. Our first non-European one with our daughter in tow.

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Pizza’s, Piazza’s and Priests

I find it hard to put into words how I felt about Rome. Wandering its streets felt like being in a Roman theme park, with snippets of knowledge taught back in school flooding back. Upon turning each corner, you stumble upon another ancient icon and your breathe is taken away. Italy’s capital city is simply stunning. […]

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Singapore – far from dull

I have heard some describe Singapore as dull. In fact I am pretty sure that Time Out voted it one of the world’s least exciting cities. Singapore Tourism Board was rightly cheesed off and I have to admit that I would be too. This bustling metropolis, with its gleaming skyscrapers with beautifully landscaped gardens protruding […]