The Complete Guide on What to do in Debrecen
Should you find yourself in the east of Hungary, then chances are you will also find yourself based in Debrecen. Debrecen is Hungary’s second largest city and with excellent transport links to Budapest it comes fit for purpose. Not as celebrated as the capital, this city still carries some heft for the visitor. Now that […]
Why you need at least one day in Bratislava
This is the harsh truth I learned from a recent stopover there. Three hours in Bratislava simply isn’t enough. And yet despite my limited time in the Slovakian capital, I gave it a go to see as much of the city as I could. In that short period of time I gained an insight into […]
Dalkey Castle and Village- A worthy day trip from Dublin
Of all the castles within Dublin and Ireland, there is but one that stands out as the most entertaining. That accolade goes to Goat Castle, more commonly known as Dalkey Castle. So what separates this simple town house from the behemoths that Ireland possesses? Its genius lies in its tours, which are not conducted by […]
Kaysersberg and Eguisheim in Alsace
Alsace is the perfect countryside to drive through. But what are the most beautiful Alsace Villages to visit? Introducing Equisheim and Kayserburg…
Things to do in Oradea in a Day
Oradea is a city near the Romanian-Hungarian border. I visited it more or less by default, but I’m delighted I did. The city centre is a delightful place of secession architecture, beautiful churches, and pedestrianized streets. These are the top things to do in Oradea in a day.
Victor’s Way Indian Sculpture Park -A Weird and Wonderful experience
Deep within the green wooded hills of Wicklow, Ireland there lies an attraction that has always perked my curiosity. Even the name Victor’s Way Indian Sculpture Park was enough to suggest an attraction not of the usual ilk. So with summer 2018 around us, and strangely for Ireland, summer it was indeed, we visited. Wicklow […]
Are Kinsale and Cobh Ireland’s Most Beautiful Towns?
Kinsale and Cobh lie within easy reach of Cork and should be included in any itinerary of Ireland. Cobh is the famed last stop of the Titanic and Kinsale is the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. Both Kinsale and Cobh are packed with fascinating things to do. We visited both on the same day […]
A Stay at Fota Island Resort and Park, Cork
Cork is Ireland’s second city and we celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a stay at one of its top hotels, Fota Island Resort and an outing to the beautiful Fota wildlife park.
Matra Mountains – A Fascinating Day Trip in Hungary
The city of Eger is set in a valley within reach of the wooded lands of the Zemplen and Matra Mountains. Furthermore the slopes of the area within are a wine lovers paradise, with line after line of vines being cultivated here. How better to see them than a road trip. Having spent a night […]
Exploring the World Heritage Site of the Hungarian Puszta
We visited the Hortobagy National Park on a day trip while staying in the Eastern Hungarian city of Nyiregyhaza. It is Hungary’s first and largest national park and was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1999 due to its rich cultural history and presence in folklore.
Street Art, Safari, and Standing Stones – From Bristol to Wiltshire.
This was day 2 of a trip to Somerset with Beata and Nina. The city of Bristol, the Safari Park of Longleat and Stonehenge were on our target list for this day.
An Afternoon in Pisa
Pisa is a small city whose international reputation is centred on its famous tower and central square. Or completely off centre in the case of the tower.
A Day Trip from Amsterdam
So began our final days in Amsterdam and Holland. Our primary goals were to visit the revitalised Alkmaar Cheese Market, Lieden, Haarlem and the wonderful windmills of Zaanse Schans.