Europe
Twenty Four Hours in Bergamo in Pictures
Despite frayed nerves and teeth that had been seriously gnashed, Bergamo is a seductress whose easy charms quickly massaged tense muscles… […]
Month: July 2014
At the Bar
At the Bar, Wein & Co, Salzburg
Wein & Co is a modern wine bar in the centre of Salzburg with a slightly Ikea pine furniture style. Seating is either outside, on curved benches along the wall… […]
Europe
Fuerteventura, from Beach Resort to Walking Destination
It started in October 2013 with a photograph on facebook and a comment about what an amazing surprise the Canary Island of Fuerteventura was turning out to be. […]
Europe
Walkabout in the Italian Lakes
For those of us who like to pull on the hiking boots and get up close and personal with nature, the breathtaking scenery and variety of terrain in the Italian Lakes provide some of the best hiking in Europe… […]
Africa
Travel Moments, Mint Tea in the Atlas Mountains
A simple teapot and two glasses filled with sweet mint tea lies on the grass in front of us. Beyond is a gurgling brook, sparkling and dancing in the sun… […]
Europe
Picture This, Orta San Giulio
The hop to Isola San Giulio is short (400m) and relatively cheap (€4.50 each way). Even without the enigmatic island destination, the journey is worth it for the views… […]
Food & drink
Home Grown Perfection at Hotel and Restaurant Al Sorriso, Italy
Luisa’s extraordinary gift for food shines brightly in the culinary firmament and the time they now spend at their mountain retreat yields the superb seasonal ingredients that take centre stage in the kitchen. […]
Austria
Review of Hotel Auersperg in Salzburg
The difference between a good hotel room and a WOW one is having something that sets it apart from every other, homogeneous design. In the case of the Hotel Auersperg it was a poster of the Rat Pack on the door of the mini bar…
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Austria
The Sound of Music and Marionettes in Salzburg
Walking through the grandiose vestibule of the Marionette Theatre in Salzburg to watch puppets perform The Sound of Music unlocks a mix of contrasting emotions. […]
Europe
Adjusting to Different Eating Patterns
In Forcalquier in France we were horrified to find some restaurants turning chairs upside down on tables just after 9pm on a Saturday night… […]
Europe
A Tasty Tour of the Haidhausen District of Munich with Eat The World dot Com
Choosing only those outlets whose products are lovingly created on the premises using traditional ingredients and methods, Ernst takes us on a walking tour, regularly stopping to sample the goods and infusing a fascinating history with anecdotal fun… […]
Austria
Completing the Five Finger Challenge at Krippenstein
It’s supposed to take 30 minutes to get to Five Fingers but after 20 we catch sight of the imposing metal hand extending out over an abyss… […]
Travel Talk
Not Researching Before Travelling Doesn’t Make Any Sense
We might have different experiences but none of us are Christopher Columbus, David Livingstone or James T. Kirk boldly travelling where no person has gone before. […]
Austria
Impressions of Austria
Having just visited a few of the perfect Italian Lakes we weren’t prepared for how much the Austrian ones would WOW us… in a different way. […]
Food & drink
Review of Piccolo Lago, The Culinary Star of Lake Mergozzo
Unlike many Michelin Star restaurants I’ve dined in, there’s nothing stuffy or affected about the atmosphere at Piccolo Lago. Here, dining is the pleasurable experience it’s meant to be… […]