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Andorra Uncovered

Andorra had long been on my list of places to discover, so when a trip to Ibiza came about, I thought — why not continue

Barcelona Revisited

The last time I visited Barcelona was back in early May 2011, almost exactly 15 years ago, just weeks before Darcy’s Gotcha Day. Back then,

A Beautiful Life

There are some friendships that begin in the most unexpected ways. Mine with Sandra started because of a dog. Back in 2017, Sandra came to

Le Train Bleu

Le Train Bleu: A Belle Époque Finale to a Perfect Journey There are restaurants in Paris, and then there are legends. Le Train Bleu, set

Paws on Trains

When I finally decided to go to Zermatt, I contacted Beatrice at Paws on Trains to help plan our trip. I flew with George from London to Geneva

The GoldenPass Journey

Riding the GoldenPass Train: From Zweisimmen to Montreux Travelling through Switzerland by train isn’t just a way to get from A to B — it’s

Zermatt at Last

Zermatt: A Long-Awaited Journey Beneath the Matterhorn Some places live in your imagination long before you ever set foot in them. For me, Zermatt was one of

Twin Mounts

Mont St Michel and St Michael’s Mount: Twin Islands, Shared Spirit There are few places in the world that feel like they’ve been lifted straight

Summer of ’25

From Versailles to the Danube … and home The Summer of 2025 will forever be etched in my memory as a season of journeys —

A Pilgrimage of Love

What began as a thought to visit Monty’s Dog Beach in Crikvenica quickly became an epic pilgrimage of love once we decided to travel with

Back to Zagreb

📍 Zagreb — Then & NowA journey that began in 2019… and came full circle in 2025.  In 2019, Darcy and I made an epic journey

Darcy at Monty’s

If you’ve ever wondered why we embarked on this stretched-out journey, here’s why. In July 2024, I learned about Memory Lane at Monty’s Dog Beach in Crikvenica,

Budapest Homecoming

After the longer stretches of travel that had marked our journey so far, the two-and-a-half-hour ride from Bratislava to Budapest felt blissfully short. The train

Slovak Charm in the Capital

From Bohemia to the Danube From Prague, we boarded a train to Bratislava, a four-hour journey that traced the threads of shared history between the Czech

Prague, Brief & Beautiful

From London to Prague Our journey began in London, boarding a train at St Pancras and tracing the path beneath the Channel via the Eurotunnel

Tail-Wagging Tour of Iconic Hotels

Pawprints & Pillow Mints: Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Tour 2025 “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” Jane Austen once wrote — though I

Courtiers, Candlelight & Château Charm

Whispers of Versailles, a Night Beneath the Chandeliers, Palace Secrets & Velvet Dreams There’s something quietly surreal about sleeping within the gates of Versailles. Long

Up, Up and Away!

Cappadocia, in central Turkey, is world‑renowned for its otherworldly landscapes, sculpted over millennia by volcanic eruptions and erosion, rich history, and unique cultural experiences. The

Fast & Furious

A wedding celebration took Lulu and I to Istanbul. The three day affair kept us busy in the evenings and left the day to explore

Ti amo Milano

You never know where life takes you. Take it one step at a time. Wherever you are on your journey, you are exactly where you

A Journey to Christmas

It was an early morning start on December 20th as we met Ju-li and Mr. Darcy at St Pancras Station, ready to embark on an

Christmas in Como

When we think back to a truly special Christmas, it’s not the gifts or the decorations that stand out most—it’s the laughter, the warmth of

Christmas Markets

Christmas markets transform town squares and city streets into winter wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. Originating in Europe, offering a magical atmosphere complete with twinkling

Parallel Universe

I’d been eager to recreate a special photo of Lulu—just like the one I captured of Darcy years ago during our stay at the Dog

Olá Lisboa 🇵🇹

Day 1. It was an early morning start. At Heathrow, there was a tentative moment at Air Portugal check-in desk. They questioned my carrier bag

To Rome With Love

It’s been a whole week since we left for our 48-hour Roman Holiday! With so much happening at this time of the year, we didn’t

Magical Mykonos

Philoxenia is a Greek word which means “friend to the stranger.” From the moment we arrived at Kalesma, the Mykonian hideaway, we were warmly greeted

Via Athens

We headed back to Greece last week, this time on our way to Mykonos. We flew Aegean Airlines from London. Because it was off season,

The Moon & The Star

A few nights ago we saw the Full Buck Moon light up the skies in Alfriston. This July full moon is called a Buck Moon

γεια σας

That’s “HELLO” in Greek! I told Mum I wanted to see the Parthenon and since Athens is on our way home from Cyprus, why not?

Darcy

Darcy

My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.

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