Dec
2007
As with many German towns and cities Hamburg is famous for it’s Christmas Markets. Therefore, I decided to spend a long weekend in Hamburg at the beginning of December 2007. In the hope of experiencing a taste of Germany and its history, as well as hopefully solving my Christmas present buying problems. Read more
May
2007
My visit to Amsterdam was a very brief one, on route to Helsinki (Finland). I spent two nights at the Dikker & Thijs Fenice hotel on Prinsengracht Canal, at the corner of Leidsestraat. This was a very nice hotel in a good location with friendly staff. The hotel was within walking distance of the main shopping street and some nice restaurants and cafes in the nearby square. Read more
Mar
2007
It’s hard to think of Reykjavik as a city given its small size and the odd collection of small building. As a city it lacks much of the visible history that you would typically associate with most European cities. However what makes Reykjavik special and sets it apart from other capital cities is its wonderful location. Iceland is beyond a doubt one of the most beautiful and breathtaking countries I’ve ever visited. Read more