It’s #WanderfulWednesday again (it seems to come round quicker every week!). If you love travelling and want to inspire and share your stories with others, this is the Blog Hop for you! Visit any of the blogs listed below to read this week’s posts. In just over a week I’ll be heading east to a…
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Discover Kenya’s colourful canyon – the Marafa Depression
Did you know you could find landscapes like this in Kenya, only a few miles from the tropical coastline? Intrigued to hear more about a place the locals call ‘Hell’s Kitchen’? Let me take you back to 2010, when we spent a week in Kenya on our honeymoon, mixing a safari with some boat trips…
Stevie in the sunshine: a perfect summer weekend in London
Last night was something I’d been looking forward to for months – Stevie Wonder performing his classic ‘Songs In The Key of Life’ album live in Hyde Park. And Stevie did not disappoint playing for over 3 1/2 hours with a fantastic medley of his hits and other album tracks. It was great to hear…
What will Brexit mean for ERASMUS students and why it matters
So, 52% of UK voters have chosen to leave the EU, a decision which has far-reaching consequences in many areas of daily life. One thing that’s unclear is how university students who chose to study abroad in Europe for a year as part of their degree, under the ERASMUS scheme, will fare. Will they still…
What to do in Lisbon? 5 different places to see
Lisbon has mixed reviews, it’s fair to say. The city seems to divide opinion but I found much to like during a visit back in January. It didn’t hurt that the sun shone all the time; sometimes the weather can be quite overcast but we were lucky. It’s easy to get around on Lisbon’s buses,…
Heading east this autumn – please share your Indonesia tips!
Photo credit – Flickr creative commons I’m very happy to say that a destination I’ve had on my radar for a while will become a reality this September. We’re off to Indonesia for 2 weeks and I can’t wait! We’ll be spending time on Java and Sulawesi, although we’re still pinning down the details. Borobudur…
Visiting Rio 2016? 5 amazing places to extend your Olympic stay
Are you planning a visit to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics? Thinking of extending your stay but not sure where to go? The sheer size of Brazil can make it overwhelming to pick one or two places to extend your stay, but I’m here to help with 5 places that top my list. 1….
Kulminator, Antwerp’s quirkiest beer cafe
Photo credit – Flickr Creative Commons Looking for somewhere different to drink during your Antwerp city trip? Look no further than Kulminator, a small bar tucked away down a side street in Antwerp that resembles nothing more than someone’s front room. Piled with papers and knicknacks, you get the feeling not much has changed in…
How to book bus tickets in Brazil
Want to book bus tickets for Brazil but confused how to do it online? Not sure how easy it is to buy tickets in person? Then I’m here to help. When we first travelled to Brazil back in 2007 it was pretty difficult, if not impossible, to buy tickets online before starting our trip. For one…
Hidden Holland: the nativity scenes of Liempde
This post may not seem very seasonal, but I was looking back through some old posts and realised I once planned a series on hidden corners of Holland. With a Dutch husband I visit a couple of times a year, but perhaps because it seems so familiar, I rarely write about it. The small village…