Travel, life, loves and laughs.
We’re all in love with skiing Gudauri this Valentine’s Day. The snow is deep, the sun is shining and the slopes are calling. I feel like I’m on top of the world.
After a hearty breakfast at The Loft, we set out all together as a family.… Read the rest
It’s a perfect day on the slopes. A meter or so of snow, the sun is out and the lifts are on. We make it out to the snow, geared up and ready for a great day of skiing.… Read the rest
Arriving in Georgia mid morning we are greeted by Sergo, our tour guide and transfer professional. Although we have a long drive ahead to get from Kutaisi to Gudauri, the day is still young. Sergo suggests a visit to nearby Sataplia Caves and some lunch before hitting the road proper.… Read the rest
Schloss Hohenschwangau is a picturesque castle located in the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in Bavaria, Germany. While it is famous for its stunning architecture and scenic surroundings, Hohenschwangau is often overlooked in favour of the more famous Neuschwanstein.… Read the rest
Another German city with a wealth of history, Augsburg was founded by the Romans back in 15BC. From 1276 it operated as a Free Imperial City until 1803. Built on a legacy of caring and wealthy merchants, Augsburg has many highlights just waiting to be discovered.… Read the rest
Amalienburg at Schloss Nymphenburg is a summer residence and hunting lodge. It was built by Elector Karl Albrecht (reigned 1726-1745) for his wife, Maria Amalia. Designed by the Munich court architect Francois Cuvilliés, the single-storey building features a unique hall of mirrors decorated partly in silver.… Read the rest
Munich is a large city condensed into a small area. While with the old town contains a concentration of Munich highlights to enjoy, there is more to uncover than those which are confined to the cobbled streets of the Alt Stadt.… Read the rest
There is a whole lot more than just a few highlights to discover in Munich. After arriving by train I briefly refresh and plunge myself into the Alt Stadt. Starting with a walking tour, I explore the cobbled streets including sights such as St.… Read the rest
There is a lot to see and do in Frankfurt Am Main so you would be forgiven for having a ‘to do‘ list on arrival, just like I did. In between all the activity though, it’s important to take in the ambiance of exactly where you are.… Read the rest
Radiating from the historic central square of Römerberg, Frankfurt Am Main is a charming city with a lot to offer. Located on an ancient ford (German: furt) of the river Main, its early inhabitants were the Franks of Franconia.… Read the rest