Dubrovnik Old Town is simply spectacular. High stone walls, narrow streets, beautiful views. The Old Town was apparently badly damaged from shelling in the 1990s but you really couldn’t tell today; everything is pristine. It’s obviously geared towards tourism...
Day one: European Adventure
So, I’m back on the road. And, of all the places in the world I could be, I’m in Manchester…how cool is that? I admit the adventure is starting slowly. I went to a show at The Lowry this evening...
Basel Fasnacht
As I have friends from Basel, I’ve been hearing about Fasnacht for a long time. Tales of early morning parades and cheese-and-onion pies. After spending an autumn weekend in Basel in 2015 and seeing the sights relating to Fasnacht,...
Sunday musings
I had brunch with a friend today and she gently chastised me for not posting anything on my blog recently. I explained that as I’ve mostly been catching up with friends, I didn’t think that “I had lunch with...
Things to do in Whistler
I’m already planning a visit back here in summer because I have been told I may see bears. Real bears. And they won’t eat me. Allegedly. But, for now, here is my list of things to do (/I have...
Last days are the hardest
Generally, in life, I don’t have to much FOMO but somehow on my last day anywhere I suddenly have fear of missing out on all the things. This leaves me in a weird position where, regardless of how long...
First time in Whistler
And actually my first time in Canada. Anyway, forget about going to Whistler for the snow, go for the food. The village is teeming with restaurant choices and everything I have eaten is amazing. The best so far is the roasted beet, apple...
Welcome to 2017
A new year and a fresh start – exactly what I needed. I spent a great family vacation in Tucson between Christmas and New Year (and spent New Year’s Eve in a fancy resort hotel). Mostly indulged in outdoor activities...
Back on the road again
So I’m finally traveling again. And I’ve chosen a chilled trip round the US and Canada to get my travel mojo back. Looking forward to a nice, relaxing family Christmas and finally getting to the end of 2016. 2017...