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Venice - A Must See

Venice is a bit of a worry. For one thing, it's in danger of inundation from the very waters that make it so fabulous. For another, its held up by ancient wooden piles driven into the mud of the lagoon – something you might not want to think about when... by Sally

London, NYC and Paris - Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are not pretty things. Either you’re dog tired and disgruntled from the trip itself, or you’re stressed to the gills about catching your plane. And if you’re not, you’re superhuman! Photo by Kriston Lewis Where these horrible little... by Sally

NYC - Summer In The City

Every picture tells a story. This one depicts New Yorkers attempting to cool down on a sunny day in Central Park. It's relevant. Read on ... Photo by Jo Shlabotnik New York is a fantastic place, make no mistake. But at the height of summer, it can begin... by Sally

Gorgeous in Greece - Island Idylls

Sigh. It’s winter. I’m looking at rain and dreaming of sunshine ... and Greek island idylls. But there are more than two thousand Greek islands/islets, so which one is best? Only about 200 of Greece’s islands are inhabited, so the search narrows dramatically... by Sally

Vienna - Have Your Cake and Eat It

Maybe I need to get out more; I believe the weirdest things. No, I do. Years ago, someone told me Vienna was boring. I believed them, more fool me. When eventually I had to go there – note, had to – it was with great reluctance. There was just one thing... by Sally
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It's Official - Parisians are Polite

Please be honest. Have you been treated rudely in Paris ? Because I haven’t. No one (with the exception of my non-French travelling companions) has ever been rude to me anywhere in France. Your experience might be different – but are the French really... by Sally
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Krakow or Cracow? Whichever Way, it’s a Cracker

A little research over lunch has uncovered a sad state of affairs. The questions were basic. “What do you know about Krakow? Would you like to go there?” The answers (in a nutshell): “Not much. Poland, Pope John Paul. Never really thought about it.” Hopeless... by Sally

Queenstown Winter Festival

Look, I haven’t become obsessed with New Zealand. You have to believe me. It’s just that New Zealand has been dogging my blogging in a very persistent way. To be frank, I'm feeling miffed with the place. This could have something to do with discovering... by Sally

The Los Angeles Jigsaw - Pick Your Piece

Friends of mine – well, some of them – assure me Los Angeles is quite straightforward. I believe them. It’s just, um, I can’t pull the place together in my head. Don’t get me wrong: I always like being there; it's a ridiculously easy place to enjoy. But... by Sally

Top Travel Destinations - Kiwis Come Out Tops

It’s enough to give you a complex; it really is. Especially if you’re Australian. TripAdvisor has just published a list of travel bests , in its Traveller's Choice Destination Awards . Top destination in the WORLD? Milford Sound, New Zealand. Second?... by Sally

Edinburgh Travel Clichés - Part 1

Be warned right from the outset. I am extremely biased when it comes to Edinburgh . But even I, in a state of total partiality, have to admit that it’s chocker with travel clichés. All those tartan shops, for a start. Nevertheless, it’s gorgeous. Photo... by Sally

Kashmir - Heaven on Earth?

Some of the places we travellers end up in aren’t that great. Others are very nice. A few are gorgeous. But Kashmir – well, Kashmir is quite simply in a league of its own. Before I went there, I read that it's known locally as “heaven on earth”. Hmmm... by Sally

Can This Be Canada - Mais oui! C’est Québec!

English as a minority language – in Canada ? Mais, oui! In some parts this is true, and if you’re going there you’d might like to brush up on your high-school French. First and foremost, there’s the fabulous province of Quebec, but French is also widely... by Sally

London's T5 Terminal Blues

By the time you read this, the new British Airways terminal at Heathrow in London might be running like clockwork. At the moment, it is not. Chances are this state of affairs will continue for at least another few days. If you’re unlucky enough to have... by Sally

Montague Island - Swimming With Seals

Having lived in Sydney 4 years, I’m still surprised to often hear of fantastic activities and sights within driving distance from the city. Granted, I recognise Australian road trips often mirror our air travel times, but that’s part of the appeal of... by Tom
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