This post is SO delayed, but life has been banana-pants and I haven’t stolen the moment needed to post my thoughts on Warsaw. Because February is February, when a friend asked if I wanted to escape London for a weekend, I immediately said yes. Our destination was largely determined by the Ryanair prices for the … More Winter weekend in Warsaw: A quick guide
For our final night in the van, we found a great surf beach and joined the other hobbos, van dwellers, and assorted ruffian in a large parking lot beside a beautiful beach. There was a little bar which had perfect views of the setting sun over the ocean. We were more than happy to linger … More Just the tip & farewell!: Portugal
On my ride east along the coast, I was smitten with the beautiful rock cliffs and sandy beaches of the Algarve. So, when I was joined by my fabulous friend/cousin/travel companion, it seemed necessaray that we spend a day savouring these vistas. Not only can you take scenic walks along the cliffs, you can also go … More Benagil caves
While Faro was great, we heard from a local gal that Tavira was a “must-see” place in the Algrave. As you head east of Faro, you start to leave behind the golf resorts populated with British and German tourists and get to expereience true southern Portugese cities. We were definitely not disappointed, as Tavira was cobble-stoned and … More Touching history in Tavira
I know, I know, another post about Stockholm, but I couldn’t resist! It is a marvellous city, with stunning nature, beautiful buildings, and many other delights. Here are some dribs and drabs from around town, and I will answer the most pressing question you likely have about Sweden. Nature bits One of the most … More A few more bits of Stockholm
If you google “what to do in Stockholm” the unanimous opinion is that you MUST see the old town – Gamla Stan – and for good reason. This stunning medieval city centre, founded in 1252, is architecturally striking and you never know what beautiful space is waiting around the next cobble stoned, narrow corner. I spent … More Meander through Gamla Stan
For a Canadian, I have pretty terrible tolerance for the cold. However, I think there is something uniquely magical about visiting northern places in the winter, because they ARE winter places, and they sparkle during this time of the year. So, when I was given the opportunity to pop over to Stockholm for a few … More To wear light in her hair: Luciadagen
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