Hotel Stay – Ramada by Wyndham, Belfast

  Hotel offers are spilling into my email box every day – one of the regulars at the moment from Pigsback.com is for the Ramada in Belfast’s city centre. They are offering €75 for one night B & B or €99 with dinner,  €129 for 2 nights etc…… We stayed on a Friday night with […]

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Ringing in a New Year – Mexico City style!

I’ve never experienced New Year in the sun and heat.   Anecdotes and photos from family in Australia have allowed glimpses of a Christmas with shorts and t-shirts,  sunscreen and beaches…. I’m very attached to my traditional Christmas at home – but I’m game for anything at New Year.  Over the past few years we’ve managed […]

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Hamburg – What you’ll see on a Free Walking Tour

Do you like organised city tours? Up until a few years ago I was very much a DIY gal. I’d much prefer wandering with my Lonely Planet or Rough Guide and doing my own thing. Now its one of the first things I check out when planning a city break. While I’ve paid for food […]

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Hamburg’s Xmas Markets

With picture perfect backdrops that include a stunning town hall,  Alster Lake,  parish churches and romantic squares,  Hamburg makes for a good option if you are into traditional Xmas markets.   While there are plenty of craft stalls selling the usual candles,  decorations, etc.,   there is a strong leaning towards food and drink.   You’re unlikely to […]

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