Page 4 of Ron Darold Travel Blog Posts


Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London June 1st 2008

Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236What a vibrant city! We loved our time here and had a great visit with Andrew and Stephen.... read more

Europe » Germany » Berlin May 26th 2008

Geo: 52.5235, 13.4115An incredible place, many wonderful experiences and too many trips up the 6 floors to our tiny loft apartment.... read more

Europe » Netherlands May 25th 2008

Geo: 52.3738, 4.89095A blur but a fun one!... read more

Europe » France May 18th 2008

Geo: 43.9486, 4.80597A relaxing week in the French country. Le Vieille Jeane was a Home Exchange with an English couple. An old country farmhouse that was still under renovations. Quaint and Quiet.... read more

Europe » France May 16th 2008

Geo: 43.7034, 7.2662We were kicked off our train at the Italian border due to a train worker strike in France. The Cannes Festival was starting the next day and the rail workers obviously took advantage of the pressure of the situation to go on strike for a day. The inconvenience meant we arrived very late with no where to stay and every taxi charging ridiculously high rates (if you could find one) to take you anywhere. I'm not sure if this negative start tainted our opinion of this city but overall we could have skipped Nice. The old city was charming and we had a nice meal in that area and enjoyed walking around the old Chateau on the hill overlooking the old city.... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice May 14th 2008

Geo: 45.4345, 12.3384Dubrovnik to Split by Bus, a boat (Blue Line special again) to Ancona then a train to Venice made a long day on May 12th. We overnighted on the Blue Line once again, lucking into the 52 Euro online special for a 1st class cabin. I can't imagine staying in the lower class cabins or sleeping in the open area on the uncomfortable seats. We arrive in late in the day on the 13th tired from almost 2 days of travel to arrive here! It is well worth it! Venice is such an unique and intriguing place.... read more

Europe » Croatia » Dalmatia » Dubrovnik May 11th 2008

Geo: 42.6537, 18.0948After a gruelling 4 and a half hour bus ride with no air conditioning we arrive at the picturesque city of Dubrovnik. A trip to the oldest walled city in Europe (circa 14th century) is a highlight.... read more

Europe » Croatia May 4th 2008

Geo: 43.38, 16.55A nice resort, a wonderful setting and an island steeped in history.... read more

Europe » Italy » Marche » Ancona May 3rd 2008

Geo: 43.6158, 13.5189We found an incredible online special for an overnight 1st class room on a Blue Line ship - only 52 Euro one way for both of us!... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Volterra May 1st 2008

Geo: 43.4014, 10.8611What a breathtaking setting! A 15th Century walled town perched on a mountain that overlooks vineyards and the Tuscany countryside.... read more




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