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  • Two hours in Oslo Walking Tour

    Two hours in Oslo Walking Tour

    You know I love a city trip. And whenever I have a stop-over somewhere for work, I try my best to see as much as possible. My recent trip to Oslo was no exception. Although I would only be staying for one night, I was determined to see it all. After all, Norway’s capital has…

  • Two hours in St Gallen – What to see and do

    Two hours in St Gallen – What to see and do

    Lately I have started travelling more frequently again. Not every week. But maybe once or twice a month. Which is actually quite a nice pace. For some of those travels, it means revisiting known places and catching up with old friends. Although I like revisiting old places, it is the chance of exploring new cities…

  • Short-Term Car Rental: Things You Need to Know Before Renting a Car for a Day

    Short-Term Car Rental: Things You Need to Know Before Renting a Car for a Day

    Renting a car for just a day can be an incredibly convenient solution whether you’re planning a quick getaway, need a vehicle for a business trip, or your car is temporarily unavailable. However, to ensure that your short-term car rental experience is both smooth and enjoyable, there are several important factors to consider. This article…

  • 30+ Things to go wrong when Flying

    30+ Things to go wrong when Flying

    Don’t freak out. This isn’t a post to tell you how horrific flying is and why you should avoid it at all costs. En contraire, I love air travel. And I’ve had my fair share of flights over the years. Probably more than most. At the height of my business travels, I would do 80+…

  • Duchenne Dash from London to Paris

    Duchenne Dash from London to Paris

    It’s been three years since his last cycle tour, but Mr T is finally back on his bike. This time taking part in a charity cycle ride: The Duchenne Dash from London to Paris. Sounds fun? Well, there is a catch. This cycle ride isn’t ‘just’ a leisurely cycle tour. Oh no. The 300km from…

  • Where best to park in London?

    Where best to park in London?

    Faced with the question of where to park a car in London last summer, my initial reaction was ‘WHY?’ I mean, why would any sane person consider taking their car into London? Even though I am living just outside London, I will avoid driving into London at all costs. Instead, I will rely on public…

  • What to see in Brussels in two hours

    What to see in Brussels in two hours

    Heading to Brussels for the evening? Or have some time to kill before your Eurostar to London? If, for whichever reason, you’ll find yourself in Brussels with a couple of hours spare, how about a little self-guided Brussels in two hours sightseeing tour? After all, there is plenty to see and do in Brussels. And…

  • How much money for a trip to London?

    How much money for a trip to London?

    A question I get asked a lot is how much money you need for a trip to London. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer here. How much money you will need for a trip to London depends on many things. Are you travelling alone or in a group? Do you want to travel cheap or…

  • 2 Hours in Geneva – a brief Sightseeing Tour

    2 Hours in Geneva – a brief Sightseeing Tour

    I have recently come back from another work trip to Geneva. And decided this was the perfect opportunity to finally share with you my little two hours in Geneva sightseeing tour. After all, there is plenty to see in and around Geneva. So, in case you are planning a trip to Switzerland and are thinking…

  • weekend in Barcelona

    weekend in Barcelona

    Weekend in Barcelona: Friday As with all our mother-daughter weekends, we would meet there rather than travel together. Meaning I would fly from London, mum from Frankfurt. We usually aim to pick flight times that will get us to our destination at a similar time. For Barcelona mum was due to arrive just 15 minutes…

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