Remember the times you drove into a town late evening and stopped at the first gas station to ask where to find accommodation for the night? Continue reading “On booking accommodations”
On booking accommodations
Two carry-ons and a backpack
Some of you have seen our photos like the above on Facebook, taken before we start a trip. Continue reading “Two carry-ons and a backpack”
Last day in Thessaloniki
May10, 2018
Diana:
From a historic perspective Thessaloniki is a fascinating city, with history spanning Roman times, through Byzantium, the Ottoman empire all the way to the present. Continue reading “Last day in Thessaloniki”
Don’t miss out on York
Storyline: 50 years later
April 24, 2018
York is a happy city and we love it. With its incredible architecture, lively pubs and cafes, restaurants that cater to any budget and diet, street performers on every corner, vibrant markets, museums, art and entertainment, beautiful parks and gardens and the river meandering through the city, there is something for everyone. Continue reading “Don’t miss out on York”
Settle – Carlisle line and Giggleswick
Storyline: 50 years later
April 20, 2018
After saying goodbye to our wonderful hosts in Keswick on a dry and promising morning, we hopped on a bus that took us through some lovely scenery and small villages and dropped us off in the centre of Carlisle. Continue reading “Settle – Carlisle line and Giggleswick”
Happy New Year everyone. We’ve been somewhat under the weather for sometime and busy with booking and planning our next trip. We’ll soon write about it, but before that we’ll try to finish a few storylines that we started last year. Especially “50 years later” that follows Alex’s childhood memories visiting England for the first time since he emigrated to Canada.
Holiday season past and present
Before moving back to our travel organising and preparation, here’s one last post related to the holiday season that just vanished into the new year. Continue reading “Holiday season past and present”
2018 Christmas dinner
We celebrate on Christmas Eve. The reason why and how this evolved is for another post. And we celebrate with family and friends. Continue reading “2018 Christmas dinner”
Appetizers with horseradish “Guacamole”
During festivities and parties, I’ve used this pseudo-guacamole as a base for a few appetizers with ingredients that go well with the horseradish flavour. Continue reading “Appetizers with horseradish “Guacamole””
The recipes that aren’t
Many people think that cooking should employ recipes where exact measurements and timing make the ingredients to a tasty dish. Continue reading “The recipes that aren’t”
Capitalism, socialism, my grannies, and… a Cow!
It could have been my imagination and sensitivity as a child, but there was always some sort of competition between my grannies. Continue reading “Capitalism, socialism, my grannies, and… a Cow!”
Sunset in Ruse and the dark side of politics
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
While waiting in a filthy bus station in Bucharest Alex said – I want to be in Favorit (this is our go-to hotel in Sofia). Continue reading “Sunset in Ruse and the dark side of politics”
Back to Bulgaria by bus after all
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
We should have taken the train. The day after we arrived in Bucharest, we walked to the major international bus station, Filaret. Continue reading “Back to Bulgaria by bus after all”
Bucharest
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
Bucharest was our last stop in Romania. And it was the only city we weren’t impressed with. Based on history, this was somewhat expected, yet the contrast shocked us. Continue reading “Bucharest”
Food in Romania
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
We like food and we like to indulge once in a while. We like exploring local cuisines and trying new things. Continue reading “Food in Romania”
