Snow more than six feet deep, icy lamp posts, frozen lakes and jagged rock faces. The Bergen railway takes you on a magical journey through a Narnia-esque winter wonderland, promising seven hours of views.…
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The best way to start a day in Bergen is with a freshly baked cinnamon bun from the bakers. Coated in a sweet, crunchy, sugary topping, giant cinnamon buns became a staple breakfast food for…
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With a rich history dating back over 100 years, Solstrand Hotel & Spa sits just under an hours drive from Bergen and is surrounded by magnificent views of fjords, mountains, glaciers, and islands. Coming…
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Travelling is one of my favourite things to do. I love exploring new places, taking in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of new cities and countries. In 2017, we probably spent no longer…
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In September we went to Munich, the Bavarian capital, which just so happened to coincide with the onset of Oktoberfest 2017. Munich Centre Munich city is home to impressive buildings, numerous museums and, of…
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If there’s one view I always love to see, it’s that of mountains! Last month we had the pleasure of flying to Munich for Oktoberfest, and whilst in Southern Germany, we took the opportunity…
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Looking back, our 2016 travel list was never going to live up to that of 2015, where we jet-setted around the globe. However, as I flicked back through the diary and looked back on…
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Last month we paid a visit to New Community Le Vay, a house in France owned by our church that I have wanted to visit for many years. Despite a tumultuous start to the…
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So this evening we’re setting off to France for a little summer break with some friends, staying in Le Vay, Normandy and I thought it would be an apt time to take a walk…
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The last in my series of posts about our recent visit to Cork, Ireland focuses in on Cork city centre, the harbour and the surrounding towns and villages that we visited during our stay.…