I love to travel solo. There’s nothing more exhilarating than the freedom of discovering new places and people at your own speed, doing your own thing. My name is Renee Borg, and I am a person who travels alone. I have been enjoying lone travel for over 15 years, visiting the Mediterranean, England, France, Germany,…
Coins in a Fountain – Part 3
As I have written in the past, a stop at the Trevi Fountain in Rome is almost mandatory in our travel plans. Whether or not the lore is true, we continue to throw our three coins into the fountain to guarantee a return trip to this city which we love so much. Our last trip…
Rome At Night
Rome is breathtaking by day, alive with scents, sounds and movement. At night the Eternal City is shrouded in mystery, its iconic sights confined by modern floodlights. Viewed this way does not distract from their historical significance, rather it highlights the juxtaposition of the ancient with the modern. One of the best ways for a…
Anticipation
Three days! In three days we will be on a plane, soaring over the Atlantic Ocean, on our way to our next great adventure. Our suitcases are packed, we have foreign currency, travel insurance and Google Translate. We have a well-researched and planned itinerary showcasing a diverse consideration of culture, history, art and architecture. We…
Our Top 5 in York, England
During our third stay in London England, which is undeniably one of my favourite cities, we decided to take a day trip away from our home base to visit the northern city of York. Although renting a car and driving is an option we find driving on the other side of road disconcerting and far…
Our Top 5 Cathedrals in the United Kingdom
No matter where we travel visiting the local churches and cathedrals always ranks high on our list of things to do. It is not for religious reasons but rather for the architecture and artistic value of these iconic sites. A place of worship was often the first educational institutions in any community and the social…
For Safety’s Sake
On our last cruise a fellow passenger had her wallet stolen while ashore along with all of her cash, credit cards and identification. Luckily she had left her passport in the safe in her cabin. She was devastated and rightfully so. Protecting yourself and your assets while in a foreign country is an important consideration…
Day Trips from Munich
After disembarking from a cruise we extended our vacation with a few days stay in the amazing city of Munich. Very friendly, easy to navigate and full of life, we easily fell in love with the Bavarian capital. Aside from its own virtues, Munich is a great home base city; a place from which to…
Our Top 5 in Munich, Germany
Munich is a city rich in history and tradition. Most of its significant and cultural sites are located in a central core which makes it easy to walk. Munich, the former capital of Bavaria, is ideally located as a home base from which to tour southern Germany. Although most of Germany’s cities were severely damaged…