To be completely honest Prague wasn't on my shortlist of places to visit any time soon. That's not to say I was opposed to seeing Prague - hell, I'll gladly go anywhere new - it's just that lately I'm yearning more and more towards exploring rural areas, specifically the hills, glens, villages and islands around... Continue Reading →
The Amsterdam Agenda: Sweet Land of Liberty
Amsterdam, like so many of the places I've traveled to, is slow to wake up on a Saturday morning. I've never understood the allure of sleeping in - especially while on holiday - but given the party scene we witnessed last night in the Red Light District it's really no surprise the streets are so... Continue Reading →
Florence Italy: Day 4 And Epilogue
“Two years. How the hell did that happen?” This is my typically smartass way of saying “Happy Anniversary” to Steph, but I’m only half joking. It truly does baffle me as to how I ever managed to land such a great gal. Just goes to prove there is no justice in the universe, only chaos.... Continue Reading →
Florence Italy: Day 2
We decided last night to do something today, which is just another way of saying we didn’t really make any decisions last night, save for hitting up the hotels breakfast service as soon as it starts at 07:30. I’m not one to start my days so late, especially considering we’ve delayed our start for a... Continue Reading →
Florence Italy: Day 1
We step off the plane and straight onto a bus for the 60 second journey across the tarmac to the terminal. With no checked bags to wait on and a minimalist carry-on kit we are free to don our sunglasses and glide our way briskly towards the taxis. “That’s it? No passport controls?” “I guess... Continue Reading →