2019

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Edinburgh – Scotland‘s best spots?

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Edinburgh – Scotland‘s best spots?

It was a 50:50 draw between going to Ireland and Scotland after Wales and at the end, the weather decided for me. Scotland it was. So my plan was to go from Loch Lomond, over the Highlands to Stirling and Edinburgh. But are these Scotland‘s…

The south and southeast villages of England

The south and southeast villages of England

I arrived in England via a ferry coming from France and so my first drive was through the Hampshire and Surrey area, south of London. Funnily, I am back in an English speaking country after 18 months, basically since the day I left Australia. So…

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales – Hiking the Gower Coast and driving the Snowdonia Mountains

Wales – were the english language is not really english (at least I had trouble understanding it) and the grass is greener than green. Not to mention the stunning coastline and the beautiful landscape. How did I get here? I had a few sunny days…

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

Exploring London‘s museums and streets

I have made it back to London. After some fond memories of my trip to London with my mum many years ago, I wasn‘t sure I would be back any time soon. But visiting some friends for a few days seemed like a great opportunity…

Cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River

Cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River

After all the amazing cycling along the La Loire River Path Valley, cycling the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River was next. For this I based myself for three nights in a great little country guesthouse between Rouen and Paris to explore the area…

Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling the La Loire à Vélo path – from Blois to Orléans

Cycling in France is an amazing experience. From La Loire a Velo cycling path to the Seine River, there are lots of cycling paths to choose from. Some good some not bad so here is the first part of my cycling journeys in France…

Le Mont Saint Michel, Rouen and the D-Day coastline

Le Mont Saint Michel, Rouen and the D-Day coastline

Before Brittany there was Normandy, as I was entering France from Belgium and heading south west along the coast. Normandy is a great area to discover, I have been here a few times already. Of course we have to start with the stunning Le Mont…

Discovering the pretty towns of Brittany

Discovering the pretty towns of Brittany

I have been in France for almost two weeks now, driving and cycling around Normandy, Brittany and Pays de La Loire. Due to the weather I was zig-zagging my ways through the states, following the sun, so I had to wait until I leave at…

In Bruges… and Ghent… and Antwerp

In Bruges… and Ghent… and Antwerp

Belgium is a new country for me and since watching the popular movie ‚In Bruges‘ I had it on my list to visit. Like the Netherlands, Belgium is a smaller country and so I visited only three cities, on my way through to France. That said I might explore more on my way back. Especially since Ghent City and Bruges were just stunning. I had also fun cycling in Belgium…