Visiting Split in Croatia with a dog is great fun, as it’s a pretty dog-friendly city and there are lots of things to see and do. Split is a city on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia with a history dating back to Roman times. Thus, there are lots of historic buildings and sites to see…
My travel diary for 2025 covers holidays and trips from our base camp in Brasov, Romania. There were many ideas for 2025 travel, but we kept things flexible. One new thing this year is that Romania is a full member of Schengen, so no more middle-of-the-night wake-up calls on the night trains in and out…
There are plenty of things to do in Bologna, from enjoying local cuisine to exploring historic attractions. Top places to visit are Piazza Maggiore, the towers and the Portico di San Luca. Throughout Bologna, there are historic buildings, including palaces and churches. Many sights are free to enter, including the city’s churches. You could save…
The medieval walls surrounding Brașov’s old town make for a fantastic walk, where you can see many of the city’s sights. You can see various towers, bastions and gates. The medieval city walls are pretty well preserved on the east and west sides of the city. Unfortunately, the north and south walls were demolished as…
York has lots of historic pubs and great places for traditional British food. On our visit, we enjoyed plenty of beers out and some traditional food, including fish and chips, pies, and roast dinners. I really enjoyed the cheaper eats while on our visit. Most pubs in the city were dog-friendly and great places to…
Racoș is a nice place to visit in Romania, especially if you enjoy a pleasant walk with some history mixed in. I’ve visited Racoș twice, once with family and once for a more in-depth exploration on my own. It is a perfect place for a day trip and a long walk through the volcano. The…
Reviews of restaurants and activities that make for a wonderful date-night.
Some of the best pet-friendly places for a drink or food out in the 2nd city.
Split is a fantastic city to visit, and a great part of the day is enjoying a drink on a terrace when the weather is nice. We enjoyed many places for coffee and beer during our visit to the city. We found many options for drinks with a view, including along the waterfront and even…
York is a fantastic city if you enjoy visiting historic buildings, and there are plenty of things to do. During our visit, we saw many of the key sites, including historic streets, the city walls, and the iconic cathedral. We also found time to visit a few parks, have beers, and enjoy some touristy attractions….
I’m a firm fan of spooky night-time walks that have started to hit the spot for me, including in York. I’m often up early, and I find nighttime great for sightseeing with the enhanced spooky, quiet atmosphere and the hope of seeing a ghost. The sweet spot for me is between 4 am and sunrise,…
On my autumn visit to London, I headed to Smithfield Market to explore a new area and discovered the Charterhouse. After exploring the market and having a beer in the early-opening pub, the Fox & Anchor. I continued wandering around, following things on the horizon, and saw a beautiful building: The Charterhouse. At the entrance,…
St Paul’s Cathedral is a prominent landmark in London, near the Millennium Bridge. It is an Anglican cathedral and one of the most famous church buildings in London. The cathedral is on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. St Paul’s Cathedral’s importance is reflected in the fact that it is a…
One of the most eye-catching buildings in the city is Chester Cathedral in the city. It’s a great tourist attraction and well worth visiting inside and its beautiful gardens. As a bonus, this is both dog-friendly and free to enter inside or to explore its grounds. As a bonus, my visit was in autumn, so…
One thing I fancied doing while visiting Chester was to attend a nighttime ghost walk for frills and chills. However, the local ghost tour company was not operating during our visit. Thus, after a bit of research and my habitual early rising, I decided to do a spooky nighttime walk through the city. Chester is…
The city of Braşov in Romania and its nearby mountains are a cool place to visit during the winter. Braşov, Romania, clearly experiences all the seasons throughout the year. Winter in Transylvania is cold, as you would expect, with freezing temperatures and often snow or frost. There are plenty of things to keep you entertained,…
Chester is a lovely city to visit, with plenty of things to do, including many free activities. The city has a fascinating history, and many of its attractions are related to it. This includes the city walls, Chester’s Roman history, the castle and the cathedral. I’ve spent lots of time in Chester. My recent trip…
If you’re a movie fan, then Temple Church in London might be familiar, as it was featured in the film The Da Vinci Code. You can find Temple Church between Fleet Street and the River Thames. The Knights Templar built the church as their English headquarters. I have visited the church twice, once to see…