Of Mice & Men – Éguisheim, Alsace, France

“For breakfast, they have a massive bowl of coffee, like a cereal bowl, and they dip in pieces of a huge, bell-shaped cake, called Kugelhopf!” These were the awed observations of cultural differences, relayed to my parents, following my first ever trip abroad. Aged 14, I had been on a school exchange to Alsace toContinue reading “Of Mice & Men – Éguisheim, Alsace, France”

A Dog-Friendly Wine Tour, Barolo, Italy

Lovin’ the Langhe – Land of Wine, Hazlenuts & Truffles “How do you plan where to go on your trips?” A good question. It is one that we’re often asked, although, the answer is not straightforward.

Otočec; Camping & Castles on the River Krka, Slovenia

All we had to do was to take down the awning, but it took us a while to get on the road from Kamp Tura. Everyone seemed to stop and chat, not that we were complaining. It’s all part of the experience.

Three Campsites & a Graveyard. The Sandal Saga in Slovenia!

“You can stay here if you want!” cackled the old woman, as she rearranged the flowers on the grave that she was tending. We had reached a dead end, quite literally, next to a cemetery in Slovenia. We had come from Verona and had been on the road for hours. We were looking for ourContinue reading “Three Campsites & a Graveyard. The Sandal Saga in Slovenia!”