Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Originally a monastery, Grossmünster (gross = large or great and münster = minster or cathedral) is arguably the heart of old town Zürich. Construction began on this site in 1100 but there are two legends woven into the founding of this historic cathedral.… Read the rest
Another Hanseatic gem. Wismar’s sky line is dominated by a trifecta of Gothic medieval architecture – St Maria’s, St Nikolai’s and St George’s. My heart beats faster at the thought of these divine churches although they are not the only splendid, notable facades.… Read the rest
If fairytales were to have a birthplace it must be Schwerin. Even from a distance, just laying eyes on this impossibly beautiful castle makes me feel like a princess. Or at the very least, like the world is full of hope and beauty.… Read the rest
Today, we get to experience St Petersburg from its beautiful canals. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, the city was his ambitious attempt to create a new European-style capital. He wanted Russia to have a modern gateway to the West, with access to the Baltic Sea.… Read the rest
After a full day exploring Peterhof and the Catherine Palace at Pushkin, I’m ready to discover St Petersburg itself. We’ve seen the imperial splendour beyond the city, and now it’s time to explore its historic heart.… Read the rest
As the second wife of Peter the Great, Catherine I, Empress of Russia, came to the throne by chance. She was orphaned at an early aged and spent her youth as a maid. Nevertheless, they met soon after Peter moved the capital to St.… Read the rest
Our destination is Peterhof. After a drive through the city, however, the metro is our first introduction to St. Petersburg. From the very beginning, Narvskaya metro it is unlike any other metro station. This station is bustling with commuters as we push our tokens into the machine to pass through the gates.… Read the rest
The wind whips through my hair as we walk along the pier to our first glimpses of Estonia. There’s not much by way of sign posts to the Old Town but I know Tallinn is going to be special.… Read the rest
“Forgive me for saying so, but you’re too young for cruising” my work colleague quips a few weeks before our departure. On the contrary, I rather wish we had discovered this way of travel long before now.
We’re on our first day at sea travelling from Warnemünde, Germany to Tallinn, Estonia where we will dock tomorrow morning. … Read the rest
Today we are visiting Marienkirche (St Mary’s Church), located in Rostock, a city in northern Germany. After a walk through the town square we come across this charming church and enter into the dazzling interior, the whitewashed wall reflecting the light of the bright day outside.… Read the rest