Hoping to Enjoy Cherry Blossom on the Approach to Romanby
Recently, I thought back to all the times I travelled between Bedale and Northallerton. This was many years ago. In my late teens and early 20s, I oftRead More…
Category: Dear Travel Diary
Whisky Hanging from Cards: What’s That All About?
I went to the supermarket today and saw something I’ve never seen before. A stand of glass hip flasks full of whisky being sold attached to cards. I dRead More…
When I Go Walking I’m Sometimes Surprised by the Things I Find
I’ve been in France for around two weeks now and most of the days have been cloudy and grey. There’s been a lot of rain. The weather here is very dRead More…
You Can Buy Snails at the Supermarket! Who Knew?
I always knew people eat snails in France but, until today, I had no idea it was possible to buy snails from a French supermarket. I presumed snails wRead More…
Sun, Sweat, and Exercise – Outdoor Fitness Equipment Beside the Road
The first time I encountered any outdoor fitness equipment was in Valencia. I was walking through the JardÃn del Turia (Turia Riverbed Park) and saw Read More…
Spain Again and It’s Good to Be Back
A couple of days ago, I was in Hungary. Today I woke up in Spain and it’s good to be back. The last time I was in Spain was just over a year ago when Read More…
City Pan Fish & Chips: British Fish and Chips In Hungary?
Today I ate fish and chips in Szeged, Hungary. Although I was born in Britain and used to eat fish and chips fairly regularly during the 48 years IRead More…
Hungarian Folk Dancing in Szeged (They Dance Fast!)
I’ve been in Szeged less than a week, but I’ve already noticed there’s often something happening in the squares within the city centre. Today, as I waRead More…
WTF! Airbnb Forced Me to Take a Selfie!
Today I logged into Airbnb and began exploring possible to places to go after I leave Belgrade. I eventually made a decision and attempted to book a rRead More…
Till Receipts in Serbia Are Sometimes Very Skinny!
Some of the till receipts in Serbia are very narrow. The first time a shop assistant handed me such a skinny receipt I got quite a surprise. I’d neverRead More…