Netherlands, Travel

Cruising the Friesland Canals Pt 3

Looking back with fond memories, I am starting part three with the delightful Dokkum. What we enjoyed most about this city was its terrific architecture and pretty canals, with a few interesting shops to explore and purchase a small item or two to remember the area. Before entering many cities, and Dokkum being one of… Continue reading Cruising the Friesland Canals Pt 3

Netherlands, Travel

Cruising the Friesland Canals Pt 2

Every city we have visited has had its unique wow factor; the next city to be shared would be no exception. Franeker This is one of the places I thought was rather picturesque and had a unique attraction in the form of the oldest working planetarium, which was developed in a small house attic. It all started in… Continue reading Cruising the Friesland Canals Pt 2

Netherlands, Travel

Cruising the Friesland Canals – Pt 1

The sun partially hid behind clouds, casting small, irresistible colours across the sky and water.

France, Housesitting in France, Life of adventure

The Markets of France

If like us, you enjoy having as many authentic experiences as possible when travelling.  Enjoy the love of cooking, eating and more importantly searching out fresh local ingredients. Then searching for a local market which is not hard to find in France will be on your list of things to do. In many countries, the… Continue reading The Markets of France

Netherlands, Travel

On a Canal in a BOAT

Do you remember I wrote about a time we enjoyed watching the canal boats and having a stroll down by a canal in Northern England one sunny day in 2017? No? Well, we did. It was a delightful stroll. Our next adventure will see us chugging down another canal in a different country.  In a… Continue reading On a Canal in a BOAT