Mankoushe for breakfast – in Lebanon
What did you have for breakfast in Lebanon? Mine was a Mankoushe or Lebanese flatbread topped with Gebnee (cheese) and salad. The Lebanese eat Mankoushe, …
Visit Kunsthaus Tacheles in Berlin – a cool street-art hangout
We were recommended to visit Tacheles by Berlin locals for the authentic Berlin experience. They suggested we go up to the cafe and look down …
Wild Garlic in Bristol – a walk in the woods
Do you have a fantasy of wandering through a woodland glade, with a perfume in the air? One that is faintly floral but mostly onion? …
Visiting Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin
On our tour of the sights of Berlin we briefly took in a stop at Checkpoint Charlie. It was a little incongruous to see the …
Savoyard food specialities to enjoy from the French Alps
If you’ve been ski-ing in the Alps recently you’ll have enjoyed, like me, some of the food specialities of the region. It’s simple mountain fare, …
The Mason’s arms, Knowstone – a Michelin star restaurant in Devon
How could you tell that the Mason’s Arms at Knowstone in Devon has a Michelin star although it looks like any other picturesque thatched Devon inn? …
Circus Hotel in Berlin – a budget boutique hotel
The Circus Hotel where we stayed in Berlin was a real find for me and I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s full of contemporary charm, …
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin – Blue glass reflections
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church or Gedächtniskirche must be the most photogenic church in Berlin. Famous for the blue glass walls and colourful mosaics, this …
Visiting the Holocaust memorial in Berlin
On our trip to Berlin, we visited the Holocaust memorial. What struck me about the memorial was the way that children were interacting with it, …
3 days in Berlin – our fun and flexible itinerary
If you are planning to spend 3 days in Berlin, you can get some ideas from our trip. When time is short, it’s a good …
Relaxing in the rainforest at the Tambopata Ecolodge – in Peru
After trekking and sightseeing in Peru, a stay at an eco-lodge is one of the top ways to relax and experience the rainforest in the …