What to see and do in Copenhagen in two days After researching Scandinavian and Baltic cruises and realising I wasn’t cool with never spending the evening on terra firma (and therefore not getting any local dinners!) I put together my own ten day itinerary covering a handful of countries in Scandinavia and the Baltics. I’ve … Continue reading 48 hours in Copenhagen
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48 hours in Tallinn
What to see in two days in Tallinn I visited Tallinn as part of a 10 day trip to Copenhagen, Tallinn and Stockholm (which I'll cover in further posts), travelling between each by plane. You can find the full itinerary for this trip here. I spent two full days in Tallinn and enjoyed every minute. … Continue reading 48 hours in Tallinn
What to see in Slovenia in four days
Four day Slovenian itinerary I visited Slovenia back in 2015 for a long weekend and was blown away by how beautiful it was and how much there was to see. I only really scratched the surface and would love to go back to explore more, but for a short stay this is a good itinerary … Continue reading What to see in Slovenia in four days
Luxury long weekend in Istanbul
A luxury weekend in Istanbul I first went to Istanbul back in October 2014 for a dedicated 5 days of sightseeing, which I absolutely recommend due to its fabulously rich history and beautiful art (you can see my full itinerary here). But this post is about spending a more relaxed weekend in Istanbul with some … Continue reading Luxury long weekend in Istanbul
Things to see in Lake Ohrid in three days
Three day Lake Ohrid itinerary Why go to Ohrid? I absolutely loved the three days I spent on Lake Ohrid and it’s my new top travel recommendation to anyone. It’s a great place to relax as there are plenty of bars, restaurants and beaches around the lake and what seemed to be a fairly active … Continue reading Things to see in Lake Ohrid in three days
Croatian road trip – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb
Day 6 – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb Where to stay We arrived in the Plitvice area early the day before visiting the lakes so we could relax and have a break from driving. We stayed in an amazing B&B with beautiful views over the mounts which you could enjoy from a hot tub no … Continue reading Croatian road trip – Plitvice National Parks to Zagreb
Croatian road trip – the churches of Zadar
Day 5 - One day walking tour of Zadar I was expecting Zadar to be like Split and Dubrovnik, a tiny, perfectly formed and intimate little city. Zadar is in fact a real mix, even in the very centre, where ugly 60s concrete structures sit next to the earliest and rarest of Byzantine churches. It … Continue reading Croatian road trip – the churches of Zadar
Romanian roadtrip – The Transfăgărășan Highway
Day 6 - The Transfăgărășan Highway to Sibiu Before leaving Curtea de Arges, I wanted to see the two main attractions, the cathedral, and the 'Princely Court. I'd mostly chosen Curtea de Arges as a stopping point for its geographical convenience at the start to the Transfăgărășan Highway so we wouldn't have to do too much … Continue reading Romanian roadtrip – The Transfăgărășan Highway
Romanian road trip – mountains and lakes
Day 4 - Lake Izvorul Muntelui to Sovata The day's route from from our lodgings in tiny Buhalnița, Neamț to the lively spa town of Sovata: After a really heavy thunderstorm in the evening and overnight, it was a fresh morning on the lake. After an omelette that was more bacon than egg (turns out you can … Continue reading Romanian road trip – mountains and lakes
Romanian road trip – the painted monasteries of Bucovina
Day 3 - Moldovița and the Bucovina monasteries Driving tour of the four major monasteries: Moldovița monastery is a 5 minute walk from Vila Crizantema so we went to visit the afternoon we arrived. It costs 5 lei to enter and you can take photographs outside but not inside. You can't wear short or skimpy clothes … Continue reading Romanian road trip – the painted monasteries of Bucovina
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