Florence, Italy (January 2026)
Ever had one of those holidays where you were really looking forward to it and then, for whatever reason, things didn’t go as you hoped, and you ended up being disappointed?
Continue reading “A Tuscany winter break”A blog about Tash's travel tips & experiences
Ever had one of those holidays where you were really looking forward to it and then, for whatever reason, things didn’t go as you hoped, and you ended up being disappointed?
Continue reading “A Tuscany winter break”If you’d asked me that morning how the day would pan out, I probably would have painted a picture of rainbows, memorable happy experiences, with perhaps a risotto and a cheeky red wine or two at lunch. Instead, the day rolled into one of disappointment. It was memorable, sure, but not for the reasons I’d hoped. I almost wished I hadn’t bothered. Let’s just say, the day didn’t quite stick to the plan I had in mind!
Continue reading “A day trip to Pisa”When our daughter was finishing her last year of High School and we were planning an end of year celebratory trip to the UK and Europe, we asked if there was somewhere she would particularly like to visit. She said “The Black Forest!” Why? I have no idea. Having never been there myself, I set about researching.
After some googling and new experimentation with ChatGPT, I chose Freiburg im Breisgau as our destination. It was described as the gateway to the Black Forest, a vibrant city on the edge of the Forest, with an old medieval town and gothic cathedral.
Continue reading “The Black Forest for 2 nights”There is more to the Barossa Valley than booze, but it’s fair to say, it’s the main reason people visit. So for that reason, my top 5 favourite places to visit all involve alcohol.
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