Anybody that prefers a homely atmosphere and friendly welcome with their pampering will enjoy a stay at the Chalet les Mazots in Chamonix, France. I’ve had the opportunity to stay in a number of self catered chalets in several alpine resorts but have to admit a catered chalet has them beaten hands down. This chalet [...]
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Living like a Parisian with Wimdu
Staying in a cosy little apartment in Paris should appeal to the romantic side of us all, even for just a few days. It can be preferable to staying in a large, luxury hotel; there is a sense of ownership, it belongs to you for the period of the stay. Therefore when offered the opportunity [...]
Postcard from Greece, Bring on the dancing Girls of Ammouliani
First impressions are not always accurate ones. Initially there may not seem there is much to do on the small island of Ammouliani, in Greece just off the coast of Halkidiki near Ouranoupolis. It requires a short ferry ride from the mainland and tourists are greeted by a typical small Greek resort. The town has [...]
Postcard from Greece; A dreamy bay
A small bay in the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, Greece provides a dreamy scene at twilight. Discovered after watching the sunset at one of the beachside bars with an excellent caprinhina which was a great way to end the day and my stay at the resort. Strolling back to the hotel however this pretty little [...]
Postcard from a Riga Old Town Tram
I caught this image of one of the traditional Riga Old Town trams on the hop, as it was moving it is a little blurred but this shows it is moving at some speed. These retro trams have been refurbished completely inside but although they’ve received a new paint job the exterior is the original. [...]
Postcard from Riga; Between the tramlines
The trams of the Latvian capital of Riga are a perfect way of getting around the city, covering much of the city surrounding the Old Town. There had been plans to build a Metrolink, but after public opposition amid fears of damage to some of the historical buildings the scheme was scrapped. Instead the trams [...]
Plus Hostel Berlin – Review
The initial impression on arrival at the entrance to the Plus Hostel in Berlin is it could easily be mistaken for a hotel. A quick glance around the reception however, with vending machines, a line of computer terminals and the swarm of young people on laptops confirms it is definitely a hostel. The reception staff [...]
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