Europe

Europe

Golden Circle Iceland July 2017

The Golden Circle is a popular day trip for visitors and includes Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Haukadalur Geothermal area with the Strokkur

Europe

Into Thrihnukagigur Volcano July 2017

Thrihnukagigur, literally translates to Three Peaks Crater, is a dormant volcano about 30km southeast of Reykjavik.  The last eruption was in the 2nd century BC

Europe

Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon July 2017

From Helsinki, we carried on to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the world’s northernmost capital.  It is believed to be the first human settlement

Estonia

Tallinn Old Town July 2017

After an easy 2 hour ferry ride south from Helsinki, we arrived in Tallinn, the capital and largest city of Estonia.  Tallinn was founded in

Europe

Helsinki July 2017

Leaving Copenhagen, we flew to Helsinki, the capital of Finland.  Helsinki was established as a trading port by King Gustav I of Sweden in 1550

Denmark

The Castles of North Zealand July 2017

Today we drive about an hour to North Zealand which is an area north of Copenhagen known for its three magnificent royal castles and its

Denmark

Copenhagen July 2017

My summer holidays this year started in Copenhagen which is the coolest place amongst the Nordic cities.  Not only is the city beautifully set surrounded

Europe

Galway & Cliffs of Moher July 2016

From Killarney we head towards Galway stopping in Limerick.  Limerick lies on the River Shannon and is also known as the sporting capital of Ireland

Europe

Dingle Peninsula July 2016

Driving along the coastline of Dingle Peninsula is an absolute must when visiting the County Kerry area of Ireland.  The Dingle Peninsula loop trip is

Europe

Killarney & Blarney Castle July 2016

Killarney was developed in the 18th century as the Irish version of England’s Lake District.  The area has in fact been inhabited since the Bronze

Europe

Dublin July 2016

Dublin was founded as a Viking settlement in 1191 and expanded to become the capital of the Republic of Ireland.  Dublin is best explored on

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Belfast July 2016

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland situated on the River Lagan.  The whole of Ireland was once under British rule and when Ireland got

Europe

Eze July 2015

Eze is a medieval village perched on a rock overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.  The ancient town is filled with restored stone houses, galleries and small

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