by Anne Betts | Jul 9, 2021 | Ireland
If you’re intrigued by the Titanic story, you’ll definitely want to add Belfast to your travel plans. Titanic Belfast, a museum and visitor centre, stands on the former Harland and Wolff shipyard where the ill-fated ship was designed and built. Titanic Belfast is the...
by Anne Betts | Jul 3, 2021 | Cycling Trips, Netherlands
Updated July 3, 2021 With a population of almost 17 million people owning close to 20 million bicycles, cycling is a way of life for people of all ages in the Netherlands. It’s the perfect country to enjoy a cycling vacation with Cycletours Netherlands by bike...
by Anne Betts | Jun 17, 2021 | Turkey
You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. In fact, you might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make a visit to a caravanserai on Turkey’s ancient Silk Road...
by Anne Betts | Feb 28, 2021 | Ireland
Are you hesitant about renting a car in Ireland? Or driving? If so, my experience and tips on renting and driving a car in Ireland might be useful. Our situation We were a group of four women friends on a two-week trip to Ireland. I was a late starter, replacing a...
by Anne Betts | Feb 22, 2021 | Czech Republic
The two-hour Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour promised a hands-on introduction to the city’s Communist past. A visit to an underground bunker built during the Cold War added a fascinating layer of interest to the experience. Walking tour The walking tour...
by Anne Betts | Feb 17, 2021 | Turkey
Istanbul and Turkish food. Two favourites blend delectably in Istanbul’s ‘Two Markets, Two Continents’ food tour by Culinary Backstreets. It was an intriguing premise … breakfast in Europe, followed by lunch in Asia. Where else but in Istanbul could a...