Family Adventures at Velenje Castle: A Hidden Gem in Slovenia is a travel blog post about our family visit to Velenje castle in Slovenia. As you already know, I love exploring castles. So, when I booked our Easter spa holiday I checked out the sights in the vicinity of our hotel and saw a castle… Read More Family Adventures at Velenje Castle: A Hidden Gem in Slovenia
Exploring Postojna cave and Predjama castle with kids is a travel blog post which recounts my family’s visit to these wonderful tourist attractions in southwestern Slovenia. My kids were 3 and 5 years old at the time of our visit (November 2022). Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle are fascinating tourist attractions in Slovenia to explore… Read More Exploring Postojna cave and Predjama castle with kids
Nestled in the picturesque region of Carinthia, Austria, Castle Hochosterwitz stands as a symbol of medieval grandeur on a 172-metre high Dolomite rock. Dating back to the 9th century, Castle Hochosterwitz has witnessed centuries of change, serving as a bastion of defense and a residence for nobility. Today, Hochosterwitz (or Grad Ostrovica in Slovene )… Read More Exploring Castle Hochosterwitz in Austria
Discover Croatia: Trakošćan castle is a travel post about our visit to the most beautiful castle in Croatia. Trakošćan castle is situated in northwestern Croatian region of Hrvatsko Zagorje close to another gorgeous castle (Veliki Tabor) and a baroque town of Varaždin, and just over an hour away from capital Zagreb.
Scotland has always had a mystical allure for me. Its majestic mountains and winding roads that disappear into the horizon create an ethereal experience. Nestled within this rugged beauty lies Tobermory, a town bursting with color. It emanates a sense of serenity and is home to some of the warmest and most inviting locals you’ll… Read More Guest post: A day trip to Isle of Mull, Scotland
Family day out: Kamačnik, Croatia is a travel blog post about our family hike in Kamačnik gorge on a Sunday last August. I had seen photos of the above pictured restaurant on a friend’s Facebook feed and I’ve decided to visit it one day with my family.
My English memories: Castles & more is a blog post about my memories of visiting the castles and English Heritage and National Trust properties in England. I’ve mentioned somewhere on the blog how I lived in England for a while after university. I was in one of those work experience programmes. During that time I… Read More My English memories: Castles & more
the Red Phone Box travels 