Looking at the title of this post, you’d think we had just let the guidebook fall open and chosen all the attractions beginning with the letter ‘M’. You’d be wrong. If we had done...
Beach Volleyball in Austria
It was only after I had booked our flights and accommodation in Austria that Dougie discovered the European Beach Volleyball Championships were going to be held in Klagenfurt at the time of our holiday....
“There can’t be many budgies left in Austria….”
…..they’ve all been smuggled down those blokes’ trunks.” An insightful statement made by my husband as we enjoyed a bit of people-watching by the lake. Although we were aware that most European men seem...
Ray, a drop of golden sun
When Julie Andrews was singing Do-Re-Mi around the streets of Salzburg with the von Trapp children, kitted out in stylish curtain-chic, there may have been a drop of sun but I’m certain the mercury...
What to give a travel blogger for their birthday
It was my birthday last week and, apart from the huge amount of chocolate I received from my son, I think my favourite gift was the book Travel – Where to go when which I...
#FriFotos – Boats
I haven’t joined in with #FriFotos on Twitter for some time now. #FriFotos is a weekly photo forum run by @CharlesYap @EpsteinTravels and @TravelDesigned. The theme this week is Boats so here are a few...
Book Review: L’Amour Actually by Melanie Jones
If you’re looking for a light, funny read for your summer holidays then look no further than the debut novel by Melanie Jones. If the name rings a bell then maybe her blog, The...