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An excellent church and pilgrimage site near to the castle in Praha.

Hofbräuhaus is a fantastic beer hall in Munich that serves excellent Bavarian beer and food. One of my bucket-list attractions in the city was to try the city’s special beers. Hofbräuhaus certainly fit the bill for me. Hofbräuhaus München is a rather impressive beer hall to visit in terms of history, decor, and vibe. It…

An Idylic town in the heart of the Alsace Wine Region. This is a great place to visit if you love food or wine.

Just before the pandemic, I enjoyed a fantastic Interrail trip in the winter. This was from the UK to Romania and back. This left me hungry for more and started compiling quite the bucket list for future adventures with my wife and dog. This time we are using the digital pass as Interrail were offering…

There are bars, cafes and restaurants in Dieppe in Normandy serving a range of delicious cuisine. The most common foods are local seafood. Both fish and crustaceans dominate the town’s restaurant menus in Dieppe. The key area to dine out is along the harbour on Quay Henri IV, lined with eateries for alfresco dining. The…

The DFDS ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe is a fantastic way to enter France as a foot passenger with a dog. The entire process is pretty straightforward and a great dog-friendly way to cross the English Channel. Travelling with the dog without a car to Europe has limited options. Finding a dog-friendly route is slightly…

Carlisle Castle is the city’s centrepiece attraction. It is visually stunning and has a fascinating backstory. The castle is the most besieged in Britain, and when visiting, you will learn about these sieges and more. The castle is a short walk from Carlisle city centre, with options to cross the bridge or go via an…

Oxford, the famous city in Oxfordshire, is pretty dog-friendly in terms of pubs, cafes and restaurants. The city is a beautiful place to visit, and there are lots of things to do, including sightseeing walks. My latest visit was for a day trip from Birmingham on the train with a dog. Thus, my trip to…

On my visits to Royal Leamington Spa, I have found it to be a dog-friendly place. There are many options for dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes throughout the town and nearby villages. The parks in Leamington are great for walkies. Throughout the town, there are many bowls of water outside cafes, which are always a…

Kenilworth Castle is dog-friendly, and dogs are welcome throughout the site, including the castle ruins and the Elizabethan Gardens. Managed by English Heritage, it makes a great dog-friendly day out in Warwickshire. The town is also nice for a look around to see the sights and pop in a pet-friendly pub. Kenilworth Castle is the…

The village of Harbury and Chesterton Windmill are picturesque places to visit in Warwickshire. I enjoyed a circular dog walk in the area after spotting Chesterton Windmill. I made a day of it and consulted Komoot and Google to see what walking options and interesting features I could see in a day. I spotted three…

Peles Castle, or Castelul Peles, is a beautiful castle in the town of Sinaia in Romania. It is one of two castles in Sinaia that you can visit or see from the outside. I visited Peles Castle in spring, summer and winter, each of which had its charms. The castle looks very interesting when it…

Romania has many great places to watch sunrise or sunset. My favourite places are all on the Black Sea, particularly in the Danube Delta, Brasov, Sighișoara and Cluj-Napoca. However, more places benefit from the golden hour’s light. The sun at the beginning and end of the day creates great lighting, hence the name ‘golden hour’. The…

Sinaia Monastery is one of many tourist attractions in the mountainous town of Sinaia in central Romania. This is an impressive place to visit in the Prahova Valley, and it’s easy to find while climbing towards the town’s main attraction, Peles Castle. I also visited it on my way to Peles Castle. However, once I…

Constanta and Mamaia in Romania have great options for bars and restaurants to visit for drinks or food. There are many options for traditional Romanian restaurants, seafood places, and those serving international cuisine. This includes Greek, Italian, and Turkish restaurants. There are also plenty of good bars in Constanta and at the Mamaia beach resorts….

While blogging about my first visit to Constanta, Romania, I came across details about the Grand Mosque of Constanta. It disappointed me that I hadn’t visited while sightseeing in the city, especially after reading some great reviews online. I instantly put it on my hot list for my next visit to Romania. However, I was…

I have a penchant for botanical gardens and always enjoy mooching around. Birmingham Botanical Gardens was the same. This was a great day out for me; it was nice to explore some new landscapes, and I found it tranquil. It is on a 16-acre site with exotic flora in Victorian glasshouses, a bonsai garden, a…

A recent addition to Birmingham’s summer entertainment options is Digbeth, a.k.a. Birmingham Beach. The fair has many rides, from tame kids’ rides to a few that are a bit more extreme. I love visiting funfairs and amusement parks. The most iconic was Prater amusement park in Vienna. I had a great few hours of fun…