Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
November 9
And so our tour has begun. We will be leaving Buenos Aires tomorrow. Continue reading “Buenos Aires”
Jacaranda and Sangria
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
Buenos Aires (BA), the eclectic city of tango, steak and Malbec wine, European architecture and heritage, treed avenues and lovely parks and gardens, was where our wonderful journey with Rail South America began. Continue reading “Jacaranda and Sangria”
A dash through London
Storyline: 50 years later
Yes, we just dashed through London, which was not in our focus for this trip. Continue reading “A dash through London”
Athens at a slow pace
May 5, 2018
Our last day in Athens. We chose to just enjoy a quiet café and a few drinks, observing the local life. Continue reading “Athens at a slow pace”
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”
A day trip to Durham
Storyline: 50 years later
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of vacations in Northumberland: Alnwick, Seahouses, the North Sea seashore, the Farne Islands, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles, Lindisfarne (Holy Island) and the Durham city centre. Continue reading “A day trip to Durham”
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”
Keswick and Derwentwater
Storyline: 50 years later
April 17, 2018
After spending a couple of days with my cousins in Whitehaven it was time to once again head out on our own. Our next stop was the town of Keswick on Derwentwater. Continue reading “Keswick and Derwentwater”
Cumbria
Storyline: 50 years later
After visiting some of the places of my childhood, it was time to meet with my cousins, most of whom I hadn’t seen since I emigrated to Canada, and all but one still live in the area of Whitehaven, Cumbria. Continue reading “Cumbria”
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”
Sinaia, Bran, Râşnov
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
Sebastian picked us up at 9 the next morning and we headed for Sinaia first, since it was the farthest destination. Continue reading “Sinaia, Bran, Râşnov”
