Blogs from United Kingdom, Europe

It is 13 years since our last big adventure to the North Hemisphere - Covid interrupted our plans in 2020 so fingers crossed it goes to plan this time.... read more

Today we started at the National Trust operated Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Free entry with our Australian National Trust cards saving us £31.00!! Swinging 100 feet above the sea the bridge is made up of planks strung between wires. The bridge allows you to cross a 60-foot chasm – the mouth of an ancient volcano - to the island of Carrick-a-Rede. For hundreds of years salmon fishermen strung a net from the island in an arc to a boat to catch the fish swimming around the island. In those days they crossed to the island to tend the nets and land their catch on a single rope strung across the chasm. A much easier crossing today. Out on the island there are hundreds of sea birds nesting and bobbing around on the ocean at the foot of ... read more

This morning we pulled out onto the N15 and inserted ourselves into a convoy of vintage Citroens beetling along the highway. We were in the middle of a group of four of them for a few kilometres before coming aside a layover where they started to pull in just as the leading members of their group, who we presume had been waiting for them, started to pull out. Aargh! Vintage Citroens going everywhere. Thank goodness that soon after they decided to pull out onto a local road. It’s always a bit awkward getting caught up in groups travelling together. That goes for caravan convoys crossing the Nullarbor and the 2CV6 Club on tour in Ireland! Today we are going over road already travelled again. We thought we were heading from Sligo to Letterkenny and we are ... read more

The Ultimate Guide to Luxurious Europe Tours in 2024: An Introduction For some trailblazers, embarking on a Luxury Europe Tour is their ideal journey, combining breathtaking scenery, shocking historical moments, and opulent pleasures. Europe will be wealthier and more accessible in 2024 than it has ever been, with tailored trips designed to provide the maximum amount of comfort and constraint. This guide will walk you through the top destinations, unforgettable experiences, and practical methods for organizing a final, luxurious trip to Europe. 1. Europe's Top Luxury Destinations: There are many locations in Europe that epitomize luxury vacation. Often referred to as the "city of lights and love," Paris offers a combination of high-end architecture, indulging in delectable cuisine, and top-notch... read more

We were all excited to have a full English breakfast at our favorite hotel, The Balmoral House Hotel. Today was that day!! Sadly, we waited a little too long and there was a line clear up the steps!! It really wasn’t too long a wait before we were seated. We first came to this hotel in 2019 on Shealyn’s graduation trip. Flavio Martiez was the hotel manager. He’s about Shealyn’s age and absolutely adorable! We absolutely it off On the first meeting. He was so very helpful in recommendation do and places to eat. He’s one of the reasons we keep coming back to stay Following breakfast we found The BigBus, our transportation around the city. The stand is usually a block from our hotel but was around the corner because of road work that was ... read more