Once upon a time in a land far far away there was a little village called Tihany, nestled on a hilltop high above the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary, and in that village there lived a beautiful Princess. Many young suitors would come from far and wide to ask for her hand in marriage, only to be turned away … Read More
If you are anything like me when preparing for a trip, one of the biggest challenges is trying to decide what gear to take with you. A Must Have A “must have” for everyone is always something to carry your bits and pieces for days out. Your purse/wallet, phone, camera, bottle of water, snack, … Read More
I am trapped in a caravan on the shore of Lake Balaton!! A fierce thunderstorm is rampaging directly overhead. The air is electric from lightning flashes endlessly illuminating the sky while thunder constantly claps and rumbles, the caravan vibrating under its resounding explosions. Heavy deafening rain batters at the caravan’s roof and the air temperature … Read More
If you are planning to do some travelling in your later years you wouldn’t be blamed for dismissing the thought of staying in hostels with a shudder. The very word probably conjures up grim images and memories of your gap year or summer Eurail trip a lifetime ago, sleeping rough in train stations and staying … Read More
I have just arrived in Budapest Hungary. Keleti Railway Station is a beautiful big old building with a high glass roof, ornate stonework and worn flagged flooring. Its façade is full of architectural character and its main entrance pours out into the busy hustle bustle of traffic and pedestrians. . I immediately sense that this … Read More
Dear Diary 44/9! Where has the time gone?! Forty four days since I left my friends at Bad Schandau on the first leg of my solo journey through Eastern Europe and in only nine days’ time I will be meeting up with my friends in Paris. I’ve already started retracing my steps up Croatia’s Dalmatian … Read More
