Visiting Flåm in Norway
It was a day when everyone woke early on the cruise ship because we were Visiting Flåm in Norway. I am talking 4am early because we were sailing along the Aurlandsfjord, an extension of the Sognefjord, the world’s second longest fjord, and because it is ethereally...
Weird and Wonderful Things about Japan
Have you ever wondered about some Weird and Wonderful Things about Japan? Like why Japanese people can fall asleep, anywhere, anytime? Why people slurp noodles? Why KFC is so popular at Xmas time? What is it with vending machines? We regularly go to Japan, yet I...
A Very Pleasant Place to Visit is Warnemunde in Germany
We had never heard of Warnemunde in Germany and were only visiting because our cruise ship was stopping there. The reality on cruises is that you generally only get one day in a place, and therefore places get one quick chance to impress you ... or not. We have had a...
48 hours in Helsinki, Finland
What to see, what to do, where to stay and where to eat when you have 48 Hours in Helsinki, a city that will pleasantly surprise you. As the capital city of Finland, spending 48 hours in Helsinki will be a voyage of discovery. There is always something to enjoy in...
Best Sim Card to use in Multiple European countries
On our very first cruise, which ended up being a 50 day cruise (read about it), we visited many places in Europe, and we had the Best Sim Card to use in Multiple European countries. This is because it worked really well everywhere we went, except Russia (though we...
Street Food in Copenhagen at Papiroen
If you want to sample some amazing Street Food in Copenhagen, then head to Papiroen, or more correctly Papirøe, which translates to Paper Island. If you want the very traditional smørrebrød, then this is the place to go. Papirøe means Paper Island as these warehouses...
Is Naples worth visiting? That would be a yes.
Is Naples worth visiting? That would be a yes. Naples is generally the southern Italian city that people transit through on their way to the archaeological ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and to the Amalfi Coast, and the picture postcard city of Sorrento. I have to...
We just had to visit Freetown Christiania – Copenhagen’s Hippie Town
There is something about alternative places, that meant we just had to visit Freetown Christiania - Copenhagen’s Hippie Town in Denmark. Amongst the icons like the Little Mermaid (overrated) Tivoli Gardens (interesting), the palaces, museums and castles, and the main...
Visiting the Seaside Town of Weymouth in England
Located just 20 minutes from Portland, we spent a day Visiting the Seaside Town of Weymouth in England. Weymouth is the archetypal English seaside holiday destination, and a lovely place to visit, and to stay. Check out the latest prices here for a seaside vacation....
Top 15 Free Things to Do in Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating city, and despite its reputation as being a very expensive city, you will be pleasantly surprised at the Top 15 Free Things to Do in Tokyo. With Japan’s ancient traditions and culture, and it's frankly bizarre side - you can see a lot of Tokyo...
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