November 18, 2019

A side trip from Berlin : Potsdam

Berlin is a wonderful city, but if the hustle and bustle gets too much, than there is a much quieter and very pretty place just a short train ride away

by Frances Teague

Visits

September 17, 2019

A trip to the North Yorkshire coast

If you think of the North East of England as being nothing but heavy industry, or North Yorkshire as being unbroken moorland, then Saltburn-by-the-Sea should come as a pleasant surprise.

by Frances Teague

Visits

May 30, 2019

A (wet) afternoon in Sedbergh

Sedbergh, a small English market town, is just inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This means it's surrounded by some spectacular scenery, which unfortunately I couldn't explore on my visit as

by Frances Teague

Visits

February 22, 2019

A walk through Montmartre

From Anvers metro station, cross the road onto Rue de Steinkerque. This is a busy touristy street with lost of cheap shops selling souvenirs. Walk straight along it to the end. This

by Frances Teague

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February 19, 2019

Ideas for a trip to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a great place to visit, with plenty to do whatever your interests. If shopping is your thing, then the new town has all the big stores that you'd expect

by Frances Teague

Visits

February 16, 2019

The Bone Chapel

If you're in the Algarve region of Portugal and you've had enough of relaxing on the beach, then Faro has an unusual place for you to visit. It's a short walk

by Frances Teague

Visits

February 2, 2019

An afternoon in Guadalest

Guadalest is a picturesque village perched high on a mountain, with great views of the surrounding countryside. If you're thinking of going there, it's worth noting that there are a lot

by Frances Teague

Visits

February 2, 2019

Overcoming my fear of heights

I grew up in a rural area, with no exposure to high buildings, and so never really got used to heights. In fact, they used to make me nervous, until I

by Frances Teague

Visits

January 28, 2019

A walk in Altea

I visited Altea, as many people do, on an afternoon trip from Benidorm. It's easy to get to - there is a local bus service, or you can do as

by Frances Teague

Visits

November 11, 2018

Top 5 tips for Copenhagen on a budget

Copenhagen is beautiful, but has a reputation for being incredibly expensive. It really doesn't have to be ... here are my top 5 tips for a budget-conscious break : 1. Use public

by Frances Teague

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