Mont Saint-Michel – a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey surrounded by a small village at the foot of its walls – is really quite a technical feat considering it was built between the 11th and 16th centuries with granite that had to be floated across a kilometer of exceptionally powerful oceanic tides. Bordering Normandy and Brittany, the island has held strategic fortifications [...]

Worn the soles off shoes, the limited winter woolies off backs and the smile off Fifi. She needs a warmer jacket STAT. Pix is tiring of her black puffer, black knits, black jeans. She needs red jeans STAT! Shops first, but not before we share the last couple of days… Proud to say we’ve totally mastered the Metro now! Jumped [...]

The moody tones of the chic, sleek Hotel Alma… The quirky work of Antoni Gaudí… Street buskers, including a very clever little dog who sings the blues… Food glorious food… Summary? This place is an absolute must see! You might also likeAnya’s gorgeous take on Venice… Absorbing a modern take at the Pompidou, Paris… Favourite Venetian Photographic Finds How exquisite [...]

Two thirds of my suitcase consists of cute little summer outfits in which I had hoped to impress you Paris, so what’s with the cold and rain? It’s spring and a girl can only wear a puffer jacket with a dead cat trimmed hood for so long! Yesterday a wander around the Marais, the arrondissement we’ve chosen to make our [...]

Astonishing, spectacular….mere words fail to describe La Sagrada Familia’s interior. It quite simply took our breath away (not easy as those who know us will attest!). Gaudi’s vision knew no bounds when he commenced the project in 1882 and to this day, the Cathedral remains a work in progress. When asked the estimated completion date, Gaudi said there wasn’t one [...]

Pixi’s* luggage contains a dead body, or so it seems such is it’s weight, six months worth of costume after all; Fifi*on the other hand has no excuses….four weeks worth. But why the fuss? Well the damn trains have stairs! It’s either new muscles and a fresh batch of swearwords or convincing willing males to heave our bags up and [...]

A traumatic 38 hours and tattered sense of humor later, arrived at the very funky Hotel Megaro in London with just three things on our minds…stiff drink, hot shower, warm fluffy bed. Thanks to flight cancellation and unscheduled layover in Dubai, had arrived 12 hours too late to enjoy a lazy Sunday exploring London through David and Helen’s eyes. For [...]

Been taking mental ‘snapshots’ of late, small yet ever so special treasures to draw on whilst squirreled away in Europe. Friends’ features, characteristics, mannerisms, gestures and laughs, the colours of their eyes. Fellow commuters staring at phones with weary ‘another day, another dollar’ facial expressions. Candidate’s grins as they learn how to develop strength proving achievements. The sun’s dying rays [...]

What a fabulous depiction of Florence in her winter coat, the vision evoking so many nostalgic memories, the city having been the perfect backdrop for You might also likeDreaming of Ghosts in the tower… Posturing in Positano… Marveling at Pompeii, Sorrento…and La Minervetta… When in Rome… Climbing the colossal Colosseum…

As the last of the gang make it home tonight, a few highlights for those considering a visit to Bali (or not) and for those who have already been, a chance to reflect on their own special memories… Speedy Visa Man – who for a small fee, whisked us through the arrival mayhem and into the warm night air and [...]