Day in Cannes by train for a change of scene. Its only about 5 euros and takes about 40 minutes relaxing at the views of the coast. Not much planned except have a wander and take in the vibe The splendid La Croisette promenade. The perfect platform for watching the world. walk from end of…
Blisters in Berlin
I love a city, any city. The sounds, the sights and the smell. Pounding pavements and meandering through streets and alleys, but Berlin is massive and it soon became apparent this could not be conquered by foot. When I say massive, its the sheer scale of everything, from the size of the buildings to the…
Easter in the East Neuk of Fife
We chose the most amazing weekend to visit the East Neuk of Fife. As they say in Scotland “what a belter” To say I was mesmerised by the nooks and crannies in this area is an understatement. My previous experience of Fife was Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and driving through the throng of tourists, students and golfers…
Côte d’Azur – Monaco and Eze
A day trip galavanting along the French Riviera towards Monaco. Looking out across the glittering Mediterranean twenty kilometres east of Nice is the municipality of Monaco. The second smallest independent state after the Vatican but no less ostentatious. An area favoured by the world’s glitterati. First a stop to Fragonard a perfume and soap factory. Since…
Turquoise Jewels of the Côte d’Azur – Nice
A few days sampling the delights of the Côte d’Azur. First stop Nice. I love a wander around a market and Nice has plenty on offer Marché Aux Fleurs (flowers, food and antiques) Puces de Nice (antiques) Place Saint-François (fish) Place Garibaldi (antiques) Place du Palais de Justice (second-hand books and antiques/arts and crafts) Quai de…
Wandering in the Monymusk Estate
Always on the look out for new routes to wander through. Monymusk is a pretty village on the edge of Monymusk Estate. Monymusk House sits proudly near the River Don and there was a great walk admiring Bennachie in the background along through the estate and back to the village.
Magical Dunnottar Castle
I’m not going to lie, there are a few castles kicking about up here, but this one is quite special. A perfect day for a wander from Stonehaven Harbour up the coastal path to the castle and back. Take a detour to Black Hill war memorial on route and enjoy the views. Its about 4…
Amsterdam like a local
I have a rule about not going back to a place once I have visited. Amsterdam is the only exception. I get twitchy if I don’t get a yearly visit in. it helps that my best friends live there so there is always an excuse to pop over. Aberdeen will always be home but Amsterdam…
Pottering in Portmeirion
Portmeirion was conjured up by eccentric architect Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis. Its reminiscent of the Cinque Terre in the Italian Riveria, but also has an Italy by Disney feel about it, probably because it feels a bit out of place nestled in the Welsh countryside. This is right up my street. I love a random…
48 hours in Budapest
I love Budapest for lots of reasons – its a romantic city (whats not to love about standing on a beautiful bridge looking over the city) architecture (especially art nouveau and modernist concrete metro stations), rickety trams, and long leisurely soaks in one of the municipal baths. This trip was spent investigating how many weird…
