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Pena Palace

What do you think when you think of a palace? Do you think about thrones and gems? How about brightly coloured facades and hilltop views? And hand-painted tiles and stone carved decor? Well, Sintra has…

Frolicking in Irish fields

Mid May saw us on a whirlwind 6-day road trip around Ireland. It was fantastic! The Emerald Isle was exactly what I’d hoped for, delicious beer, friendly people, lovely countryside and foot-tapping music. Six days…

Rothenburg o.d.T.

These are my Gems of Germany, from where I’ve been so far. They are not strictly “hidden” gems but they’re precious none-the-less. Also note, these are gems of Baden-Württemberg, a state in the south-west of…

If you go anywhere, go to Vienna. Vienna is beautiful. It’s full of culture, history, castles, amazing food and beer. A highlight of my time in Vienna was Schloβ Schönbrunn (Schoenbrunn Palace). Schloβ Schönbrunn/Schoenbrunn Palace I’ve…