Destinations

We Love Basel Switzerland At Christmas

The fire-pit warms us on this chilly winter eve as ‘Glühwein’ (mulled wine) is sipped from souvenir mugs, and we look up to see hundreds of starry lights strung in the trees above. Below us, the River Rhine flows, and in the dark distance, the hills of the Black Forest can be seen clearly in […]

Nuremberg Celebrate Christmastime At Nürnberg

Nuremberg or in German is ‘Nürnberg’ is famous for some most beautiful of Christmas Markets set in the historic old former medieval town that dates back hundreds of years. We are currently making our way around Europe. It is a new way to travel for us, as we are traveling by train using our Eurail First […]

Hop Off – Check In – Go Out – Explore Brussels

Train travel is the ideal way to see Europe. We know. Why? Because that is exactly how we are exploring this corner of the world at the moment with our First Class Eurail Pass. Getting to Brussels Bus vs Train We’ve taken the bus from London, U.K. to Lille, France. Firstly – The bus company wouldn’t allow […]

Top Things To Do With Kids In London

Going to London, England? We just spent a week-and-a-half in London and loved every minute! For us, it was the lead up to Christmas, so it was the season for festivities, Christmas Markets, English humor, street decorations, silly Christmas jumpers, and shopping! But between all that, we managed to see and do a lot. TIP: […]

London Accommodation – An Arty Apartment

Wanting to rent an apartment in London but tired of dealing with dodgy owners and broken down appliances?  Then we think we may have discovered a great concept that offers the most fabulous service. If you rent apartments when you travel, then you will love this. Read on….. Central Check-in Our black London cab drops us […]

Staying On A Boutique Barge in Little Venice London

Little Venice is a hidden gem of London, tucked away near Paddington.  Here, pretty decorated narrowboats and barges line the canals and waterways of London as ducks, geese, and swans glide on by the tea-colored water. We decided at the very last minute that because we were in France, that we would ‘pop over’ to London. […]

Visiting Christmas Markets – Marché de Noël à Lille France

Watch our YouTube Video of 24-Hours in Paris before you read this article – it will inspire you! Paris in Fall A season where carpets of yellow or orange leaves, and Explorason has enjoyed this beautiful season. But just as the season ends and the leaves fall, so our time comes to an end in […]

Hotel Pullman Paris La Défense – Perfect for Christmas Markets

Watch our YouTube Video of 24 Hours in Paris before you read this article – it will inspire you! We’re crazy about Christmas! We love everything about Christmastime and the Christmas season. When we had our home in Australia, we would put the tree up in early November, and decorate it whilst Christmas music played […]

Best Way To Explore And See Paris Is By Vespa Tour

I am now convinced that the best way to explore and see Paris is by Vespa Tour.  Paris is a HUGE city, and it is spread out over many km – on both the left and right bank of the River Seine. It takes days and days to even really see all the highlights if […]

House Sitting In Paris – How To House & Pet Sit Around The World Like Us

Pinch me! We’re in Paris! Not only are we in Paris, but we are pet sitting AND house sitting in Paris too, and guess what is visible down our little street? The Eiffel Tower! Yes, Pinch me!  What a whirlwind experience to get here house sitting in Paris. We have waited for so long to return […]

Thai Massage And Spas. The Good, The Bad, And The Indulgent.

Thai Massages are famous, and they are famous all over the world. But there are massages and spas that vary in expertise and experience. So how do you select a good massage and spa from the thousands out there? Really – there is the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in the massage-world. But then […]

Dine Under The Stars. Bangkok Best Rooftop Dining

They say “time goes fast when you’re having fun“, and we have had so much fun in Thailand this past month that I am convinced that is why time seems to have flown by!  In fact, I’m a little in shock that the month is nearly over. We ran out of time to do all […]