Changing of the Guard in Athens, Greece
There are many sites, around the world, known for their changing of the guard ceremonies. Certainly, the most unique is the Grand Change of the Evzones – the changing of the Guard in Athens, Greece.
Fairytale pretty – The Cotswolds, England
If you dream of honey coloured thatched-roof cottages, right out of a Victorian romance novel, a day exploring the Cotswolds of central England may be just the place for you.
Colmar is, quite possibly, the prettiest town in Alsace, France. We share our top things to do in Colmar and why it makes a great weekend getaway from Belgium or a day-trip from Paris.
After spending a fabulous day in Bosnia Herzegovina, Andrew and I wanted to explore the city we came to visit – Dubrovnik, Croatia. We discovered the best time for a stroll through Dubrovnik’s Old Town is at night.
Westons Cider, Herefordshire, England
In Belgium, beer may be the drink of choice, but in western England, the beloved beverage is something else – cider. At Westons Cider, in Herefordshire, you can sample the best of what the west has to offer.
One of the best ways to explore Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Old Town, is by taking a walk along the city walls. If you visit during the off-season as we did, you’ll have this incredible view almost to yourself.
Looking for the best day trip from Dubrovnik, Croatia? Why not take a trip to Mostar, a UNESCO-listed city in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We share the details of how to follow our Dubrovnik to Mostar day trip, including plenty of delicious Bosnian food.
Overlooked by the Temple of Hephaestus, all that remains of this bustling street in the Ancient Agora is a few foundations and pillars.
In our last post we wrote about the ‘modern’ agora, or Central Market, in Athens, Greece. Today we are going way back in time, to the site of the Ancient Agora of Athens; an incredible place to walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks.
Central Market, Athens, Greece
One of the best ways to explore a city’s culture is through its food, and one of the best places to experience the food culture as the locals do is at the city market.
We love visiting food markets. On our recent visit to Greece, we discovered the bustling Athens Central Market, and got a sneak peek at the Athenian food scene.