From Paris it was another flight that would signal the end of Europe but be the start of an interesting few days in the UAE. Was really looking forward to catching with old friends in Dubai and day 1 here was no disappointment. The first stop after catching up with Nat for a quick bite … More Day 16 – Dubai

Day 15 Paris – Well last day in Europe was greeted by pretty ordinary weather but when it’s your last day, who cares. The day was spent visiting the Botanical Gardens and I had to see the Opera House (last time was in 1989 and we got ushered into a bloody perfume factory). Both were … More Day 15 – Paris

Day 14 Travel & Paris – As much as I love Berlin, the only functional thing about Tegel Airport is the X9 bus that got me here. 1 check in line that was in the corridor, 2 scanning machines for over 300 customers and finally we made it. As we got into Paris, the Russian … More Day 14 – Paris

Day 13 Berlin – Last day in Berlin and the weather wasn’t all that great. But there was so much more to see that you just have to have a go. The first stop was a tour of an underground air raid bunker from WWII. This one was the only one left after all had … More Day 13 – Berlin

Day 12 Berlin – Had the biggest walking day so far. The Fitbit reckons I took 25,500 paces which equates to just a tick over 20km. Had planned to cover more territory but the sun gave out on me at the end. Most of the activity today had me venturing into the former East Berlin. … More Day 12 – Berlin

Day 2 the weather was better and I started off by looking for tiny memorials to victims of deportation called Stolperstein’s, situated in the sidewalks throughout the city. They are tiny information plates located at the former residence of people who were sent to places like Auschwitz. They are a unique but a really fitting … More Day 11 – Berlin

Made an early start yesterday catching the train from Cologne arriving in Berlin around 11.30am. Myself and Tracy spent 6 days here a few years ago and I love the place. Whether it is the history, the culture or the people, I find it absolutely fascinating. Day 1 here started with a drizzly day of … More Day 10 – Travel & Berlin

Day 9 Cologne – Had a bit of walking to do today. Started at the Nat.Soc. Documentation centre which was the home of the Gestapo up until 1945. Right from the outset you are taken back as you walk through the lower floors and see the cells that prisoners were kept in. The writing and … More Day 9 – Cologne

The Cathedral is one the most amazing building you could hope to see. The pictures I took could not hope to do justice to how the naked eye views it. From there it was onto the Christmas market and then finally to the Rhine and bridge that was near destroyed in WWII. For a city … More Day 8 – Cologne

The last few days have been a mixture of time spent with good friends and being on the move again. New Years Eve highlighted once again that the French certainly know how to party. The day started off for on a search and see tour of the town. While Annoeullin is a relatively small village, … More Day 6 & 7 – Annoeullin for NYE & 1 Jan