Category: Europe
Florence – in a Day ?
I tested out this theory on my road trip through Tuscany over an extended weekend. Admittedly I have been to Florence before but it still works. I planned my stops , as well as where to dine. Great th... Read More
Graz – A day Sightseeing
Graz is the capital of Styria and is a blend between the old and new. Probably of most prominence is the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger originated from this region. As the local hero that made it to ... Read More
Bratislava – A pleasant day trip
-Europe.Slovakia.Bratislava- You know the feeling of putting off visits to the places closest and most accessible to you with the impression you could visit any time at your convenience ? This was com... Read More
Plitvice National Park – Thumbs up if you are a Lake,Waterfall and Nature fan!
I am a sucker for waterfalls – even when there is a slight rapid bump in the drainage , makes me go “Awww!” . Naturally I would make a trip to Plitvice – known for its tremendo... Read More
Škofja Loka – The charming medieval town you won’t want to skip as a day trip.
There are plenty of attractive small towns that are worth a visit. As a side trip from Ljubljana or even Bled, this medieval town is about 30 mins drive from the Slovenian capital. Roughly 23km away. ... Read More
Cinque Terre – Five Amazing colourful clifftop villages overlooking the Ligurian Sea.
If ever there was a place that seduced you with just photos of it , this would be Cinque Terre. This place does NOT need to try very hard to look picturesque, it just is. And because of darn said pict... Read More
Zaanse Schans – A great way to spend time with the Windmills in Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans is almost always included in tour packages, normally I would find such places too touristy but this place has charm, and I find myself drawn to include it whenever I am in Amsterdam too.... Read More
Volendam / Waterland
-Europe.Netherlands.Volendam- The Waterland area on the North East is another really good day trip from Amsterdam. I brought my Father with me for a visit to Volendam. I wanted to show him places outs... Read More
The Golden Circle Tour
Woke up to a cloudy day and here’s hoping that the clouds will provide a blanket from the cold that has been prevalent for the past days. Today is a trip to the Golden Circle area. As usual it i... Read More
Sur la route des vins d’Alsace
Bon Jour! If you like wine or road trips or better yet both, then Its a great experience driving through this lovely lovely region through Vineyards while admiring cute architecture. It doesn’t ... Read More
Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland has always been on my bucket list of places to visit – and now it is checked! However with a visit to this awesome country – is a check on other items too such as Seeing the Northe... Read More
South Iceland
The day looked promising from the weather forecast. It is predicted to be sunny and the wind calms down to a breeze. I hope this continues to be the case as we started on another long journey by bus, ... Read More
