London, United Kingdom

Arrived at Heathrow early this morning. Time to figure out the Tube, drop our bags at the hotel, and explore the local neighbourhood before catching up on sleep ready for a big day of sight seeingBaca lagi
London, United Kingdom

Hop-on, Hop-off bus today and ticked off some serious must-see sights! Started early with coffee and a walk in Hyde Park. It was a foggy morning which was really pretty. One of our favourite spots inBaca lagi
London, United Kingdom

Another day of sight seeing in London today, although a little more casual, since we managed to see some much yesterday. Today we went to Kensington Palace, the Natural History Musuem, and St. Paul'sBaca lagi
Bath, United Kingdom

Visited the City of Bath, including the Roman Baths today. The entire city is a World Heritage Site consisting of very well preserved Roman religious spas from the ancient world. Thermal springsBaca lagi
Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Very cool to be able to get out to the sacred site of Stonehenge today. The structure was built between 4000 and 5000 years ago and comprises numerous stones up to 9 metres tall and weighing up to 25Baca lagi
London, United Kingdom

A fairly casual day back in London today comprising of a River Thames cruise, the London Eye, and dinner and a couple of casual drinks in the traditional London Pub - the Cutty Sark at Greenwich.Baca lagi
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Day 1 of the 26 day Expat Explore Ultimate Europe Tour! Starting in Greenwich, London, then travelling under the English Channel, then to Brugues, Belgium!
Bruges, Belgium

"Maybe bacon and waffles!" - Lisa Maguire anticipating her lunch.
Our first official stop for lunch in Bruges in northern Belgium, which is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities. It was aBaca lagi
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Netherlands is a low-lying country with approximately 25 per cent of its area below sea level. Netherlands actually means 'the lowlands'. We arrived in Amsterdam in the late afternoon, checked inBaca lagi
Amstelveen, Netherlands

This morning we headed to Amstelveen for a lesson in cheese making and a clog making demonstration. Lisa was far more interested in the baby cows and chickens! Haha :) From here we went to ZaanseBaca lagi
Volendam, The Netherlands

After leaving Zaanse Schans, we stopped for lunch in Volendam, a nice fishing village about half hour from Amsterdam. Then back to Amsterdam for a bit more exploring of the centre of course includingBaca lagi
Berlin, Germany

Interesting place. A walking tour with a local guide took us to Alexander Platz, the Reichstag building, the Berlin Cathedral, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Check Point Charlie, and theBaca lagi
Berlin, Germany

Visit to Hofbrau Muchen beer haus.
Waiter: "What can I get you?"
Chris: "Dark beer please"
Waiter: "Yah, half or litre?"
Chris: Ah, just a half thanks.
Waiter: "And you madam?"
Lisa: "Red wineBaca lagi
Dresden, Germany

Beautiful city! All the buildings look very old but are actually relatively new after being rebuilt to look like the originals which were destroyed during the war. The entire city was essentiallyBaca lagi
Prague, Czech Republic

The picturesque capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, was one of the highlights of the tour. We spent two nights here with and visited the Charles Bridge Towers, the Old Town Square, the AstronomicalBaca lagi
Bratislava, Slovakia

Today we had a brief stop over in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We visited the hilltop Bratislava Castle before having lunch in the city. Next stop, Vienna!
Vienna, Austria

One of our favourite stops of the tour, Vienna! Known as the home of classical music with Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert among the many prodigies that worked in the city. We arrived in the afternoonBaca lagi
Ljubljana, Slovenia

This afternoon we had a few hours exploring the beautiful city of Ljubljana. It was great to go somewhere a little less touristy and just check out the local markets, food and wine. Would definitelyBaca lagi
Venice, Italy

No trip to Europe would be complete without a visit to Venice and a ride on gondola. We spent the morning exploring the streets, alley ways, and piazzas, walked across the Rialto Bridge on the way toBaca lagi
Rome, Italy

We hit the ground running on our arrival in Rome with a walking tour taking in the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Big day tomorrow, taking in a tour of the Colosseum, RomanBaca lagi
Rome, Italy

Colosseum and Roman Forum - Absolutely incredible! So much history, I had no idea how much still lies beneath!
Vatican City

Second half of a very busy day in Rome! So much to see, so much walking! This afternoon was spent taking a guided tour of the Vatican City, the smallest city in the world. Highlights included theBaca lagi
Rome, Italy

A bit of a rest and relaxation day today with a bit of shopping and a visit to the Romeow Cat Bistrot!
Florence, Italy

Today we drove through the picturesque Tuscan countryside and spent the afternoon in the beautiful Italian city of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the view fromBaca lagi
Tuscany, Italy

Not much time in Tuscany unfortunately. We had dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant before heading back to the hotel for the night. Would've loved to have spent a bit more time exploring thisBaca lagi