Ljubljana really has it all. Even in the old town, the centre of the city, amongst the seriousness of brilliant architecture by PleΔnik, the examples of Art Nouveau and neo-classical buildings, you feel the tunes of youth, of newness - a city that has kept its respect for the old without stopping to move beyond … Continue reading The quirky side of Ljubljana
But glad I did! Growing up, we acquired a book for the house shelves only I rummaged through titled 100 Great Cities of the World. This is where I first heard about Ljubljana and all I could think about was how I had to go there one day. I couldn't quite remember why in my … Continue reading Ljubljana, Slovenia – the place I wanted to go to, and couldn’t remember why
Nature is a mighty artist and certainly in Bled, the Vintgar Gorge is just one of the thousands of examples of masterpieces created and created every day. Have rocks as your canvas and water as you brush. The water in this case has a name - it is a river, the Radovna. The gorge slithers … Continue reading The Vintgar Gorge, Nature did it again
Blue as a sapphire, it doesn't even look natural. I can assure you my photos have no colour enhancement. There are so many pictures of the blue lake with the tiny island in the middle, the church's tower being the stand-out element of it. A picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains. You may also have seen … Continue reading Walking around Lake Bled, Slovenia
I thought I'd write a little post about why you should consider the South of France as a holiday destination for those of you wanting a mix between relaxation and exploration - and why Nice may just be the perfect base. If you are anything like me, you have probably heard about the splendid French … Continue reading You can make it work on a budget in Nice, French Riviera
The Winged Bone 