Where winding roads, rusty rails, iffy health and lean budget meet the calm
Kaikoura is an interesting and challenging place. Tucked in a narrow coastal plain between steep mountains and the Pacific Ocean it has incredible views and walks around the coast. Continue reading “Kaikoura, the meal of crayfish”
I can’t believe someone stole my quiche!
Continue reading “Stolen quiche in Picton, wine in Marlborough”
One can’t be but fit in Wellington, NZ. The city itself is confined on the narrow strip between steep hills and the ocean. Continue reading “Wellington – hills and cappuccinos”
Leaving very early this morning from the North to the South Island of NZ, I posted our Auckland experience, but given the early hour forgot to attached the gallery. Continue reading “Auckland – Photo Gallery”
Auckland is a very pretty, walkable city and we loved it. Continue reading “Clueless in Auckland”
Well, we went South, as far South as we could, all the way to New Zealand. Continue reading “When things go South”
November 9
And so our tour has begun. We will be leaving Buenos Aires tomorrow. Continue reading “Buenos Aires”
Buenos Aires (BA), the eclectic city of tango, steak and Malbec wine, European architecture and heritage, treed avenues and lovely parks and gardens, was where our wonderful journey with Rail South America began. Continue reading “Jacaranda and Sangria”
Yes, we just dashed through London, which was not in our focus for this trip. Continue reading “A dash through London”
May 5, 2018
Our last day in Athens. We chose to just enjoy a quiet café and a few drinks, observing the local life. Continue reading “Athens at a slow pace”
May10, 2018
Diana:
From a historic perspective Thessaloniki is a fascinating city, with history spanning Roman times, through Byzantium, the Ottoman empire all the way to the present. Continue reading “Last day in Thessaloniki”
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of vacations in Northumberland: Alnwick, Seahouses, the North Sea seashore, the Farne Islands, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles, Lindisfarne (Holy Island) and the Durham city centre. Continue reading “A day trip to Durham”
April 24, 2018
York is a happy city and we love it. With its incredible architecture, lively pubs and cafes, restaurants that cater to any budget and diet, street performers on every corner, vibrant markets, museums, art and entertainment, beautiful parks and gardens and the river meandering through the city, there is something for everyone. Continue reading “Don’t miss out on York”
April 20, 2018
After saying goodbye to our wonderful hosts in Keswick on a dry and promising morning, we hopped on a bus that took us through some lovely scenery and small villages and dropped us off in the centre of Carlisle. Continue reading “Settle – Carlisle line and Giggleswick”
April 17, 2018
After spending a couple of days with my cousins in Whitehaven it was time to once again head out on our own. Our next stop was the town of Keswick on Derwentwater. Continue reading “Keswick and Derwentwater”
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