So Louise and I set off on our first adventure together and I can soundly say, without a doubt, that I ate my way around the city.… Read more “Brussels”
Tag: Travel writing
Ghent
It is a short one today (sighs of relief). Ghent, despite its abrupt name, is yet another charming ornament on the Belgium map. Filled with fries, mayonnaise,… Read more “Ghent”
Antwerpen
Antwerk’n? I loved Antwerp, I am not sure whether this was because of the city or the people that I stayed with but regardless, originally planning on… Read more “Antwerpen”
12 hours of Hamburg
So where were we? Oh yes. In order for Bree to return to Dubai and get to work, the only foreseeable option was to hire a car… Read more “12 hours of Hamburg”
Amster-what?
Enter Bree Hadwen, 42 years of age and my travelling companion for Amsterdam. I have decided to let her tell the tale of Amsterdam in detail, so… Read more “Amster-what?”
In Bruges
Apparently “like the movie”, which is what everyone would say to me when I told them I was going here. “You know, the one with Colin Farrel”…… Read more “In Bruges”
Rennes
Because I didn’t really stay here I entirely forgot to post up about Rennes! I got my car share from here on the way to Caen and walked around for a whole day… It is really cool, and if you are in the area I would definitely recommend a night here. Rennes is the capital of Brittany so the Parliament house is pretty good to see.





Caen (Caor – with half an n sound at the end)
As soon as I got to Caen I knew I should have stayed longer… The mistakes we make. Despite being almost completely destroyed in the Normandy Campaign… Read more “Caen (Caor – with half an n sound at the end)”
La Gacilly: a town of photography
I’m not nifty enough with my words to describe this too you so I will just let my photos do the talking. Basically each year in La… Read more “La Gacilly: a town of photography”