One of the great things about travelling independently is the freedom and flexibility to change and adapt your schedule. While I was in Holland, two people mentioned how great Antwerp was. I had never been there before and hadn’t planned to go there. After the second person told me I should go, I thought, ‘What …
Category Archive: Destinations
May 10 2013
Keepin’ it Clean!
As I travelled around the world, I saw and experienced lots of new and unusual things. This Foto Friday is a prime example but can you guess what my new experience was and where I was at the time? There are no prizes for guessing correctly but did you have a go? Well, if you …
May 03 2013
What a Croc!
Australia is an amazing and interesting country. Part of my fascination comes from the fact that it has more than its fair share of deadly creatures. I came across one of these during my time there – the saltwater crocodile which, according to the Australian Geographic, has the most powerful bite of any species. My …
Apr 26 2013
Piazza del Duomo as the Sun is Setting
After years of hearing about it and seeing it in photographs, I finally got my first glimpse of the Leaning Tower of Pisa… up close and personal. Having explored other parts of Tuscany which included Lucca, San Gimignano, and Florence, I had one night in Pisa before returning to the UK. It happened to be a …
Apr 12 2013
When Is A Castle Not A Castle?
I seem to be on a bit of a roll with Dorset at the moment so I thought I may as well continue. This Foto Friday is of Lulworth Castle. So, do you know the answer to the question I posed: When is a castle not a castle? Well, the answer is… when it’s a mock …
Apr 10 2013
The Charm Of Christchurch
Christchurch is a quaint and charming town in East Dorset. It is conveniently located between the New Forest and Bournemouth. I have lived nearby for years and have worked there on and off during that time. So, I thought it was about time to blog about it. It’s an interesting little town because of its …

