Treviso is a city in northern Italy, perfect for sightseeing, food, and relaxation. It is also home to prosecco and tiramisu, the famous Italian dessert, available throughout Treviso. We stayed in Treviso for 10 nights at a centrally located apartment. During our visit, the order of the day was relaxation and seeing the city at…
Italy is world-famous for its food, and Italian cuisine can be found all over the world, especially pizza and pasta. During my visits to Italy, I’ve enjoyed the food in restaurants, markets, cafes and bakeries. There have been many dishes that very much appealed, including Panino col Polpo, Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese and cacciucco. I’ve…
On our visit to Livorno in Italy, we enjoyed a day out at Single Fin Tuscany Dog Beach. This is a dog-friendly, sandy beach a short bus ride from Livorno city centre. It is also pretty accessible from Pisa, as it’s on the same bus route. The beach had parasols to book in advance and was…
Livorno, in the Tuscany region of Italy, has some nice options for restaurants and bars, including many that serve seafood. During our stay in the coastal city, we found plenty of places to dine out and stop for drinks. My favourite meals in the city were both at Siamo Fritti, a seafood restaurant near the…
Sofia, Bulgaria, has plenty of things to do, from Orthodox churches and Roman ruins to museums, markets, and parks. Top places in Sofia to visit include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Palace of Culture, and the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. In Sofia, you can see many types of architecture and visit museums…
There are many pleasant parks and gardens in Vienna to visit for a walk, for sightseeing or to sit and relax. Some of these are parts of other attractions, including the stunning palaces of Vienna. Unfortunately for Henry, many of these parks do not allow dogs. The parks of Vienna are beautiful at many times…
As someone interested in crime history and serial killers, I found the Jack the Ripper Museum in Whitechapel, London, an excellent place to visit. The museum was rather engaging and covered the topic well. The Jack the Ripper murders took place in Whitechapel in 1888, when at least five women were killed in a series…
Westminster Abbey is a fantastic church building to visit in London near the Houses of Parliament. It is one of the most popular attractions in London and well worth visiting to see inside or the area surrounding the abbey. I’ve looked around the outside many times on multiple visits to London, and visited inside for…
Coronation Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia. They both sit alongside each other. This place of worship is Orthodox; the other next door is a Roman Catholic cathedral. The Coronation Cathedral, or, in Romanian, Catedrala Încoronării, is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and the Holy Archangels, Michael…
Explore the waterways around the city including places to eat or drink while exploring.
The oldest building in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, is the Ancient Ram Inn, which was the site of our evening ghost hunt. The main reason for this visit to Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire was to take part in a ghost hunt at the Ancient Ram Inn. We had watched a few investigations in the building on television, including…
When travelling, I enjoy eating out and having a beer to break up the sightseeing, and Graz in Austria was no different. We enjoyed visiting a few restaurants, bars and cafes in Graz, all of which were dog-friendly. My two favourites over multiple visits for food were Gösser Bräu and Gasthaus Lendplatzl. I particularly enjoyed…
There are lots of options for restaurants and places to dine out in Split, Croatia, including many for seafood. These include places with sea views or in the old town, overlooking historic sites. Many of the places to dine out are also pet-friendly, and dogs are welcome. Most restaurant menus feature delicious Dalmatian seafood dishes,…
Hévíz, near Lake Balaton in Hungary, is famous for its thermal lake, and nearby are some very good restaurants. We have enjoyed visiting the Thermal Lake of Hévíz three times and always dine out and have a few beers afterwards. Many of the town’s restaurants serve delicious Hungarian cuisine. Restaurants and Bars in Hévíz Liget…
Zagreb is Croatia’s capital and a fantastic city to visit, and I found it pretty dog-friendly. On our six visits, we had no problem finding pet-friendly bars, cafes, and restaurants, as well as many tourist attractions to mooch around with Henry. Finding pet-friendly accommodation, including hotels and hostels in Zagreb, was also pretty straightforward. If…
Zagreb has plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, with options for most tastes and budgets. Over multiple visits, we often ate in the city’s cheaper spots and found some excellent options. As a bonus, many of these places were pet-friendly and certainly very hospitable. One of the most popular streets in Zagreb for…
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers plenty of attractions and things to do, including Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament Building, Danube walks, churches, and thermal baths. If you are staying in central Budapest, plenty of attractions are within easy walking distance. St Stephen’s Basilica, Elizabeth Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Danube promenade and the Hungarian Parliament…
Varna is a city by the sea with many things to do, from historic sites, museums, and churches to long sandy beaches. A must-see sight in the city is the cathedral, which is stunning. The Sea Garden is a fun place to hang out and has easy access to the beaches. For visitors who enjoy…