As we leave Retiro park I stumble upon this bibliophile’s dream! Open air book stalls in weathered little cabins . . . . You can find this cornucopia of the written word on a small pedestrian street known as the Cuesta de Moyano. Running down from El Retiro Park to the Glorieta de Carlos VContinue reading “Books, beautiful books.”
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Vinegar Hill
Next on our tour of Brooklyn we’re heading to a curious little neighbourhood that is not exactly on the tourist trail – Vinegar Hill. It’s a tiny neighbourhood in Brooklyn on the East River Waterfront between Dumbo and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The neighbourhood gets its name from the Battle of Vinegar Hill, an engagementContinue reading “Vinegar Hill”
Walls and terror
One of the best ways to get to grips with the rich and layered history of Berlin, and Germany as a whole, is to take part in one of the many free walking tours on offer. There are so many to chose from but we opted for the Original Free Berlin Tour here. This tourContinue reading “Walls and terror”
Berlin by day
We’re up and out early to cram in lots and lots of walking and history. Before heading out I pause to enjoy this incredible example of extreme flyposting! We swing by the Berliner Dom again to enjoy it in the light before heading to The sunken library. This poignant memorial shows what is missing. Underground,Continue reading “Berlin by day”
Historic Berlin
After checking out the bang up to date street art of the Mitte district we head out to see a whistle stop tour of some of the older sights of Berlin. First up is Berlin Cathedral AKA Berliner Dom AKA the Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church which is located on Museum Island in theContinue reading “Historic Berlin”
Closer to home
While I (impatiently) wait for the first of this year’s global jaunts I thought I’d celebrate the gorgeous place that I live – Derbyshire! This lovely county is home to one of the most visited national parks in the world – The Peak District. We’re just outside of the peak park in the tiny touristContinue reading “Closer to home”
Rhodes town
Now dear readers, you all know that we don’t usually do package holidays and yet that is what we found ourselves on in Rhodes. However, never fear, we still managed to break away and do our own thing for a few days. Although we were based in Pefkos we decided to spend a few daysContinue reading “Rhodes town”
Lindos
Next up on the Greecian odyssey is the adorable little sugar cube village of Lindos. The village is a sprawl of traditional white houses, many of which have rooftop terraces complete with bars and restaurants. Here’s the man pausing as we head up to the Acropolis. The acropolis is a natural citadel which was fortified successively byContinue reading “Lindos”
Dubrovnik town
After our jaunt around the walls we had another saunter into the charming old town. (This time it wasn’t pouring with rain!!) Heading to the Stradun via Pile Gate Lots of pictures of the harbour now . . . St Johns fortress again in all its austre glory. Finally I get to see the town bathedContinue reading “Dubrovnik town”
More Mostar markets!
Before we headed back to Croatia, we had time to mooch around some more of the picturesque little stalls that line the main cobbled street of Mostar. From colourful slippers to beaten copper work, tiny traditionally attired dolls to artwork, there’s almost too much to take in. Colourful wooden instruments make interesting (and custom friendly)Continue reading “More Mostar markets!”