Amazing Days Out: Lobkowicz Palace, Prague
Lobkowicz Palace: A hidden gem amongst Prague Castles world-famous attractions Prague Castle is truly one of the wonders of our world. The site is absolutely huge, and contains such amazing sights as St Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and the Basilica of St George. However, also within the complex is a hidden gem called Lobkowicz […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Levoca
Levoca is a truly wonderful town in the Spis region of Slovakia. Indeed, its historic town centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What will you find in Levoca? Stunning medieval architecture, surprises around every corner, and one of the most iconic castles in the world. Despite its small size, and few residents, Levoca has […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is a world-famous spa town in the Czech Republic, also known as Carlsbad. It became renowned during the 1800s for its hot spring waters, which are believed to have healing powers. Despite intervening years of neglect, the spa town is now just as picture perfect as it ever was, and a fantastic place […]
Amazing Days Out: Trogir Town Museum
Trogir Town Museum: Hidden history, like many of its finds once were Sometimes, you just stroll around a town and come across a fascinating discovery down a side street. This happened during our recent trip to Trogir, when we happened upon an amazingly beautiful mediterranean courtyard. The building is the former Garagnin-Fanfogna Palace, and within it […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Cavtat
The Ultimate Trip Planning Guide to Cavtat Only nine miles further down the coast from Dubrovnik, which handles all of the crowds, you can have a totally different type of trip in Cavtat. This Dalmatian Coast resort is far more charming, but without the big sights and wow factor of its neighbour. For couples that prefer peace […]
Amazing Days Out: Chawton House
Chawton House: Jane Austen’s ‘Great House’ The initial view of the amazing Elizabethan country estate of Chawton House, known to Jane Austen as the ‘Great House’, is sensational. Just to the side is St Nicholas Church. This Victorian church replaced the one that Jane Austen worshipped in, which was destroyed by fire. However, you can still […]
Amazing Days Out: Vysehrad, Prague
Vysehrad: Prague’s Spiritual Home Vysehrad translated means ‘upper castle’. Indeed, this is what it is, simply put. This historic fort in Prague offers a fantastic and historic day out. Even better, you can avoid much of the crowds which swarm the more popular sites. The ancient fort of Vysehrad was built in the 900s, overlooking […]
Secret Dates: Microlight Flight
A microlight flight is an experience to cherish When we first met, back in 2002, Amy was petrified of heights. I first discovered this on a London Eye flight where Amy refused to leave the seating area in the middle. Slowly but surely, Amy’s confidence has improved. Dramatically, in fact. She still has jitters when it comes […]
City of Culture: British Ceramics Biennial
British Ceramics Biennial 2017 We’ve been back in Stoke-on-Trent for a week now. We couldn’t wait to dive straight into the amazing cultural scene upon our return. Luckily, we didn’t miss the British Ceramics Biennial, which has just completed the last of its six week run. It is held at venues all over the city. […]
Amazing Days Out: Andrassy Avenue
Andrassy Avenue, Budapest: World Heritage Site Budapest’s very own Champs Elysees, Andrassy Avenue is an immense boulevard that is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in 1872, and added some much-needed structure into the haphazard design of Budapest’s streets. With spectacular neo-Renaissance buildings lining its lengthy street, it is an amazing place […]
A Wedding Song
My gift is my song, and this one’s for you After three months of travelling, we returned to the UK this week to attend the wedding of close friends of ours. It was an amazing day, and well worth flying home from Croatia for. As Scott is a singer-songwriter, he was asked to write a […]
Day 3: From German bar to historic spa
How to see the best of Bamberg in one morning This morning, we had around three hours or so to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bamberg. The whole town is inscribed, for its unique architecture. It is visually very attractive. We vaguely remembered the way to the old town from last night, though […]