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 difRead 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 I lRead 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…