Neo-Baroque building, with columns and a dome, and huge yellow letters spelling BELFAST in front of it

2 Days in Belfast: Titanic, Murals and More

I don’t usually celebrate birthdays, but this year, I wanted to treat myself to a solo weekend trip. Belfast seemed like a good option, it being not far from London and small enough to explore in a weekend. And it’s been on my UK travel bucket list for quite some time! This is what I […]

Nuremberg, Germany: Things to Do …and Not to Do

I took to travelling around Germany quite late (first time just over a year ago), but I’m catching up quickly. I can now add Nuremberg (Nürnberg) as the fourth city on my list! It was pretty much the way I expected, but I didn’t get to sample any traditional local food. As a hardcore vegetarian, I knew […]

Round brown building against blue sky, with fingerpost on the right

Weekend Trip to Cardiff – Solo and Spontaneous!

I can now cross the Welsh capital off my UK travel bucket list! This weekend trip was rather brief and superficial, but it did inspire a spontaneous post. By no means an extensive guide to the city – just a few memorable places. Enjoy! All Hands by Brian Fell (2001) Cardiff Castle Arguably the top […]