Lake Bled - No words, just pictures
22 de abril de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I'm lying; I have to say a few words about this.
If the pictures of Ljubljana don't persuade you to come to Slovenia, then just look at these snaps.
Only 45 minutes up the road from Ljubliana is oneLeia mais
If Carlsberg did train stations...
22 de abril de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Glorious late afternoon sunshine, a cold beer, and sat only two metres from the train line!
Faith in humanity restored!
23 de abril de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A bit convoluted this one, but bear with me.
So after a lovely walk up to the castle and back around to the city, we came across a lovely little street. We sat down for a beer at a local bar and endedLeia mais
Off piste in Maribor
24 de abril de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
No skiing, just a reference to the fact that not many tourists come to Maribor (I think we were the only people to get off the train!).
Very much the "2nd city" of Slovenia, behind Ljubljana,Leia mais
Maribor - famous for something
25 de abril de 2023, Eslovênia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Not because Maribor won the Intertoto European Cup in 2006 (notable as that was for such a small place), but because Maribor is in the Guinness Book Of World Records for having the oldest fruitLeia mais
Budapest - Nearly 30,000 steps in a day!
27 de abril de 2023, Hungria ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Actually, Jane's app showed that she did over 30k steps in the day. But that's because she is one of the few people in the world with shorter legs than me! 😂
Lovely trek around Budapest in theLeia mais
I'm becoming a train station spotter!
28 de abril de 2023, Hungria ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Cafe in Budapest railway station. Bit like Newport, isn't it?
Bratislava - poor man's Ljubljana
28 de abril de 2023, Eslováquia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The difference between Slovakia and Slovenia is like chalk and cheese.
Both joined the EU in 2004, but whereas Slovenia has embraced the change and benefited from it massively, Slovakia looks stuckLeia mais
The Thomas holiday weather curse strikes
29 de abril de 2023, Áustria ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Vienna, and the famous Thomas holiday weather curse has struck again. Ok, it has taken nearly 4 weeks to get our first drop of proper rain, but I mean, come on, bloody typical, eh? 😁
As for ViennaLeia mais
Super Salzburg
30 de abril de 2023, Áustria ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Gorgeous day here in Salzburg and the old town is beautiful. Saw Mozart's birthplace and climbed up the (very steep) hill to the castle for a great view of the town. Walked through the lovelyLeia mais
Best Pizza of trip so far - in Austria!
30 de abril de 2023, Áustria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Despite trying a few pizzas in Italy, the best of the trip so far was undoubtedly in this lovely Osteria in Salzburg. Went at just the right time to pinch a table in the sun. Bloody gorgeous.
The luckier you are, the luckier you get
1 de maio de 2023, Áustria ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Long day of travelling from Salzburg to Milan started with a cancelled train and bus replacement service. Not great you might think. BUT, it provided us with some unbelievable Alpine scenery to enjoy.Leia mais
Our luck continues-Salernitano dal 1978
1 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
So after travelling via bus and train for 10 hours from Salzburg to Milan, existing on a croissant and coffee for breakfast and a shared caprese roll grabbed in Verona train station, we were exhaustedLeia mais
Milan - old v new
2 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Lovely city with a mix of old and new. The view of the Duomo and the Galería from the main square is something else (2nd picture).
Scooter City - Milan
2 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
It's fair to say they like a scooter in Milan!
Man cannot live by bread alone
2 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
So we had a beer with it! 🍺😁
Leonardo da Vinci
2 de maio de 2023, Itália
The man who would be top of my list whenever people ask which 4 people from history would you invite to a dinner party.
Our new best friend
2 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
So, after receiving a recommendation of where to go this evening for somewhere to eat (thanks Cheryl Davies), unfortunately it was the other side of Milan. So we resolved to return to the lovelyLeia mais
Next stop: Naples and the Isle of Ischia
3 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Actually, this post is just an excuse to include a few more pictures of a European train station. They are epic.
Today's offering is Milano Centrale. More like something out of Gladiator than a trainLeia mais
Oldest buildings yet - A.D. 79
3 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I thought you hadn't seen an old building for a while, so here are a few from Ercolano, Pompeii's little brother.
Forza Napoli
3 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We happened to be in Spain when they won the World Cup in 2010, and witnessed unbounded joy from their fans. But I honestly don't think it will will a patch on what is going to happen here in NapoliLeia mais
Pompeii - also from A.D. 79
4 de maio de 2023, Itália
I know that no-one actually wants to see all these pics from Pompeii and Herculaneum; they are more of a personal record for Jane and I to look back on.
Lovely picture of Vesuvius, though, taken fromLeia mais
A funny thing happened on the way to...
4 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
..... The Forum.
On our way to Pompeii this morning and these guys jumped in the carriage and started up.
Play it loud.
Same vintage as the St Emilion Grand Cru
4 de maio de 2023, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Possibly not!
On our way back from Pompeii we thought we'd buy a bottle of wine and a packet of crisps, and relax on the hotel terrace, which is lovely.
Couldn't find a shop anywhere. Asked someLeia mais
R&R on the Ile d'Ischia
5 de maio de 2023, Itália
After 31 days on our feet, carrying those bloody backpacks, we have decided to decamp to Ischia for 4 days for a bit of R&R, before resuming our trek around Europe.
And look at the view we discoveredLeia mais








































































































































































































































ViajanteLooks stunning 😍
Viajante
Wow! Looks amazing both. Gotta be a golf course near that Lake GT 😁
ViajanteNow you mention it, Mike, it's something we have seen very little of (golf courses). Hardly seen any. Too busy eating and drinking to worry about golf, anyway! 😂