Due to doing a cruise that was sailing from Civitavecchia we decided that we would spend a night at the beginning as well as at the end in Rome. We chose to stay at the Hilton Hotel at Rome Airport. Once we arrived in Rome we spent a couple of hours in Rome before going… Continue reading 24 Hours in Rome
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City Break Guide: Krakow
In November I took what has become an annual winter city break this time to Krakow, this was also my first visit to Poland. For my visit I spent three nights in the city of Krakow and found this to be the perfect amount of time. Old Town Krakow is easy to walk around which… Continue reading City Break Guide: Krakow
City Break: Bruges
A few years ago I visited Bruges as a port of call whilst doing a mini cruise onboard Anthem of the Sea, it was a city that I always wished to return to. Recently I finally managed to make an extended visit to Bruges which is a city that didn’t disappoint. Due to being in… Continue reading City Break: Bruges
USA Guide: New York
New York a city where a lot of people I know have visited and then came back saying they fell in love with the city, but this was sadly not the case for me. I did enjoy my time in New York I think the weather had a major affect on my feelings for the… Continue reading USA Guide: New York
City Break: Chester
A city located just an hour away from Liverpool which is perfect for a small break or a day trip. Chester is easily accessible by train with trains from across the country stopping at Chester as well as having a regular service from Liverpool. Chester is located on the River Dee near the border of… Continue reading City Break: Chester
City Guide: London
London a city that is very well known across the world as the capital of England. As one of the most visited cities in the world there is a variety of sights and activities on offer for visitors. There is a good transport system in London where they offer various modes of transport with access… Continue reading City Guide: London
City Break: Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain which is full of culture. In Valencia there is a river which is very prone to flooding so as a city they diverted the river by converting the former riverbed. They converted it into a green park with futuristic style buildings known as Ciudad de las Artes… Continue reading City Break: Valencia
City Break: Madrid
As the capital of Spain and the third largest European city Madrid has a lot to offer with its boulevards, parks and buildings. For our trip to Madrid we stayed at the Atlantico Hotel which was located on the main shopping street Gran Via. The hotel is located in a good central location making it… Continue reading City Break: Madrid
City Break Guide: Venice
Recently I went to Venice for a couple of days before going on a cruise. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mestre which was just outside of Venice but it was easy to get to Venice from the hotel. At the hotel we were able purchase tickets for public transport so we got a… Continue reading City Break Guide: Venice
Travel Keepsakes
When travelling I find that it’s always nice to have that little something as a reminder of where I’ve been. Sometimes we go to that many places that we forget where we’ve been but a little keepsake can always remind us where we went. That keepsake can also refresh our memory of the trip we’ve… Continue reading Travel Keepsakes
