After our Dusseldorf Disaster™, we headed over to Cologne on a short train ride that went much more smoothly than any other public transport we'd experienced in Germany. We'd only have the rest of the day in Cologne, although research told me it was small enough that we could hit up the highlights pretty quickly… Continue reading A (Very!) Brief Day In Charming Cologne, Germany
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Loving Lisbon: A Perfect 3 Day Itinerary
After a short time in Porto, we were off further south to the bigger, busier and sunnier city of Lisbon. It's no secret that I fell in love with Lisbon on my first visit to Portugal, and I couldn't wait to get back to the iconic tiles, the beautiful terraces and even the leg-killing hills.… Continue reading Loving Lisbon: A Perfect 3 Day Itinerary
What To Do In Liverpool On A Monday
Whenever I think of a blog post title in advance of actually doing the trip, nothing ever goes to plan (see: A Perfect Weekend In Perthshire, which was far from perfect). In this case, I had come up with the satisfyingly alliterated A Day At The Docks: A Layover In Liverpool, which would involve a… Continue reading What To Do In Liverpool On A Monday
12 First Impressions Of Ireland
I can't believe I had never been to Ireland. We just spent the weekend across the water exploring one of our closest neighbours and had an absolutely great time. I realise that it's ridiculous to write a blog post of first impressions (especially twelve of them) of a country that we spent two days in, but… Continue reading 12 First Impressions Of Ireland
A Short & Sweet Trip To Vancouver Island: Beautiful Victoria, BC
I was always undecided about whether I would make it over to Vancouver Island. As someone who travels with the intention of gobbling up every place I can set foot on, I had to wonder why Victoria wasn't screaming out to me. I mean, I didn't not want to visit, and after all I'd had… Continue reading A Short & Sweet Trip To Vancouver Island: Beautiful Victoria, BC
24 Hours In Lisbon: Falling In Love With Portugal’s Capital
I'm afraid I have to admit to you guys that I've started this post off with a lie: I didn't spend 24 hours in Lisbon. I barely spent 22. This is a shame though, because the rest of the title is not a lie; I really did fall in love with Portugal's capital, and have… Continue reading 24 Hours In Lisbon: Falling In Love With Portugal’s Capital
An Orcadian Abroad 