Predjama Castle – the world’s largest cave castle
byThere was once a chap called Erazam. He owned a castle and had a penchant for cherries. Known as a bit of a Slovenian…
Destinations
Driving the Vršič Pass in Triglav National Park
byConveniently, I’d forgotten my glasses. Which meant it wouldn’t be me driving over the precipitous Vršič Pass and it’s 50 switchbacks in the Triglav…
Treehouse sleeping at Garden Village Bled
byI’m a sucker for a tree house. Especially one that comes with it’s own cargo net playground, a veranda overlooking the river and a…
A spectacular walk in the Vintgar Gorge
byWhy visit the Vintgar Gorge Slovenia is all about enjoying the great outdoors, and there’s nowhere better to see nature in action than at…
Top sights to visit in Bela Krajina
byAncient temples, the Knights Templar and chocolate. Just a few of the things we came across during our time in the Slovenian region of…
Rejuvenating the body and soul at Big Berry
byThis morning we canoed to Croatia. It’s not normally something we do before breakfast, but today it just felt right. We tiptoed through the…
How to survive Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
byI don’t do hats. I just don’t have a hat head, unless you count the woolly kind with a bobble on top. Yet somehow…
Waterfalls and rum on a Paraty Jeep Tour
byWe hadn’t intended to go on a Paraty jeep tour. Group ‘soft’ adventure days packaged for the masses are usually the last thing we’d put ourselves…
How to visit Christ the Redeemer
byWe went to Rio and nearly didn’t bother going to visit Christ the Redeemer. I know, I know…how ridiculous would that be? Yet frankly hubbie…
Campfire fairytales at the North Star Club
byThe forest around the North Star Club was alive with shadows and secrets. Lights twinkled magically in the celestial kingdom far above, and the call…
Dreamliner Business Class review with KLM
byIt’s been a while since I’ve been really naughty. There was that time when I broke into a castle to retrieve a block of…
Discovering the ancient art of Well Dressing in Tissington
byThinking about going to the Tissington Well Dressings in 2024, or wondering what they’re all about? Then read on to find out how to…