Welcome

March 4, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hi. I’m Marie and you are very welcome to HopsSkipsandJumps. If you are reading this you are probably like me – happiest when planning your next trip (or 2… or 3….!) I’m a very unlikely victim of a travel bug. Firstly, the gene pool – my parents were of that generation that only […]

London Out and About – A Great Walk through her History

February 9, 2026.Reading time 39 minutes.

I like finding a new self-guided London walk whenever I visit the city. I came across WALKS PAST when searching last week and Number 13 – PASSAGES, ALLEYS AND HIDDEN TREASURES fitted the bill! Not alone was it quirky and informative, it had the BEST directions I’ve ever come across – we didn’t once refer […]

OUTSIDE IN

February 8, 2026.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Kensington Palace, tucked behind the iconic Golden Gates… (2019) For Debbie’s ONE WORD SUNDAY

You’ll love this Easy Winter Trip from Salzburg to Munich!

January 27, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

One week, Two countries, Three different experiences – this makes for a very nice post Christmas trip for anyone looking for snow but not necessarily for winter sports. With two cities, you can plan to avoid the worst of the weather if necessary and your time in the Bavarian Alps can also be tweaked to […]

From Noon to Noon – 24 hours in Lovely Salzburg

January 21, 2026.Reading time 46 minutes.

I know I go on about those people who blow in and out of a place in 5 minutes and think they’ve ‘done’ it. But, I’ll admit, there are times when that’s exactly what circumstances throw at you and of course you make the most of it. It’s amazing what you can do in a […]