Oh Vienna (and Bratislava)
Oh Vienna indeed, I didn’t realise the song was referring to the sound you make as you wander around this beautiful city.
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Tag: Travel
Drink too Much and That’s an Issue
Hangovers; every time I say I’ll never drink that much again, we all know that’s a lie. When you’re staying in St Andrews the whole nightmare is made easier with the stunning view you wake up to and the option of a wander along the beach.
London Calling
The lack of a summer holiday was really starting to have an effect. I was craving some proper sun and a change of scenery. London was the answer. Continue reading “London Calling”
A Walk in the Park
This is my last post from Italy, this means summer is well and truly over. This wonderful little holiday seems like so long ago now, must be time to start planning the next one I think. On our last day in Rome we had a late flight and so pretty much a whole day to enjoy the city. Our hotel was only a few … Continue reading A Walk in the Park
The Vatican – Part 2
After our disaster first time round, second was a charm. We pre booked the tickets online, this is essential if you don’t want to queue for hours in the baking sun. Along with the tickets we booked an audio tour rather than a guided one, if I’m honest those tour groups are just annoying, stopping everywhere and taking up loads of space. The museums are … Continue reading The Vatican – Part 2
Sunday’s Getting More Bleak
Our first trip to the Vatican was a massive fail. Not only did we miss the Pope’s blessing, we do like a lie in. But Sunday is not the day to visit the centre of the Catholic Church, everything is closed. Not really surprising. Just as well really as my outfit was not Vatican appropriate either, no uncovered shoulders or shorts people. We had time … Continue reading Sunday’s Getting More Bleak
Fast Car
During our little Italian adventure we each had something we were looking forward to more than anything else, for me it was the Opera. For the man, in stereotypical man fashion, cars. Not just any cars though, Ferrari’s. Lucky for me I have a little penchant for a fast car too. Ferrari was born in Maranello which is only an hour from Bologna. We got … Continue reading Fast Car
One Day in Bologna
I was in two minds whether to write up this post. We arrived in Bologna around 3pm and starving. After checking into the hotel food was a priority and of course I opted for the towns namesake Bolongese. A massive bowl of pasta, with Brushetta to start, is not the best choice pre photo shoot though. As a result I hated pretty much all the … Continue reading One Day in Bologna
Aida – Open Air Opera
Our main reason for visiting Verona was to attend the open air opera festival which is held each summer. Verona has a wonderfully intact Roman amphitheater, perfect venue for opera on the balmy summer nights. I’ve wanted to experience this for years and it’s one of my 35 at 35. They have four different operas each festival. On the night we attended, Aida was showing. … Continue reading Aida – Open Air Opera
Romeo Take Me
Our little Italian Adventure began in Verona. City of Romeo and Juliet but more importantly for me the most amazing open air opera festival. We spent two nights and had one day to explore. Verona is a beautiful old city and its lovely to just wander around taking in the architecture and surroundings. A day or two is probably enough to see everything. Our Hotel … Continue reading Romeo Take Me
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