Small and often in the shadow of it’s former partner the Czech Republic Slovakia is a nice change from the heavily touristed trail of Prague. When: July 2005 on the…

Famous for its being invaded starting WW2 Poland today has joined the EU and is fast developing as a year-round destination. I’ve had a blast each time I’ve been –…

I’ve only seen Budapest, but find it to be a fascinating city packed with history. When: in July 1995 as part of inter-railing and in July 2005 part of my…

The powerhouse of Europe packed with culture (and bad fashion)! I haven’t seen much, but what I have seen I have enjoyed! When: Inter-railing in July 1995, with A on…

I’ve been through the Czech Republic twice. The first time whilst inter-railing in 1995. We stayed only in Prague and I spent much time in bed with tonsilistis. The second…

When: Skiing in 1986, August 1995, Skiing in 1999, July 2005 View Austria in a larger map Where: Vienna, Saltzburg and ski resorts Who:Skiing on a school trip and with…

The country of my birth.  Can’t really do the usual destination summary here as I have spent so much time there, and some of it I can’t even remember. Places…

In 2005 A. and decided to head over to England for the summer. However, we wanted a bit of an adventure so decided to do the journey overland by train….

Outer Mongolia… it just rings distance and off the beaten track.  I think that was one of the reasons I went.  It’s a bit like saying “I’m off to Timbuktu”…

Despite having lived in southern China, Guangdong Province, for 2 years I haven’t travelled extensively in China. Travelling in China can be tough if you don’t speak or read Chinese…