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I booked a flight via Travelocity in mid-September from CNS to LIS via Perth departing on 22 December. Not long after this was cancelled as Qantas changed its departure hub from Perth to Darwin. At that time I was given the option to cancel and be refunded which I did. I am still waiting for a...

After breakfast on the terrace and a refreshing early morning dip in the river, we headed off for our destination of the day Pula which is located on the coastline of the Istrian Penninsula. There are so many enticing places to visit in Croatia, that it is somewhat of a challenge to decide on...

This would work but I will be in BNE already as I will be flying TYO-KRK (already booked) on 19 Jan and then on or around 23 Feb I propose to fly KRK - BNE (not yet booked) I appreciate the suggestion though.

Hi Everyone I'm facing a first-world problem that scares most of us silly - losing my Gold FF status. It was bad enough losing my Platinum status but to now lose Gold would be enough to consign me to a year of travel doldrums. Here is my situation and I would appreciate suggestions on how to...

I consider myself an experienced and wary world traveller but I recently fell foul to a pickpocket in Lisbon. After a long day of sightseeing, we waited and waited for the small yellow tram that would take us back to our accommodation. For some reason, the tram was late arriving and when it...

Whats a vignete? vignette viːˈnjɛt,vɪˈnjɛt/ noun 1. a brief evocative description, account, or episode. "a classic vignette of embassy life" 2. a small illustration or portrait photograph which fades into its background without a definite border. Vignette (road tax) From Wikipedia, the free...

Leaving the city of Zagreb behind us, we moved further into the interior of Croatia. Leaving the highway, we headed for the mountains where the roads narrowed, and S bends became the norm. Sitting in the backseat became an exercise in keeping breakfast down. The countryside was spectacular...

Leaving Maribor, we headed south for Croatia and the capital Zagreb which would be our base for two days. The countryside we passed through was rather flat with an occasional range of mountains looming in the distance. Croatia is a part of the European Union but not part of the Schengen Zone...

While checking the map to decide the day's route. I came across the name of a Czech town called Lednice which rang a bell somewhere in my head. I did a quick search and found that the town housed a UNESCO site the Lednice-Valtice complex which comprised of a stately chateau constructed in the...

Mikulov which is a town in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, with a population just on 8,000 people. I usually always stay at Airbnb's, and this stop was no exception arriving at our lodging at 1730 in the afternoon. Now often the host gushes over you and tries to make a good...

One significant advantage of living in Krakow, Poland is the ability to get out and about and discover Europe. Be it by plane, train, coach or car there is always an alluring destination calling out to me. This summer I decided on a road trip with my partner and a friend visiting from...

You will love it there and join the select few who overnight there. Milford is one of the wettest places in NZ but don't let that deter you as when it rains you are greeted by magnificent waterfalls running off the huge mountains that surround the sound.

Queenstown and Milford are some of my favourite places in the world. Queenstown never sleeps and calls itself the Adventure Capital of the World for a good reason. Make sure you take a jetboat ride while you are there as well as a visit to Bobs Peak and Walter Peak High Country Farm on the...

Be aware that if you hire a car and drive in the following countries, you will be required to purchase a vignette and display it on your windscreen. A vignette is a form of road tax, and in some cases, you will still have to pay road tolls. The countries that require a vignette are: Slovakia...

I stayed in Livingston which isn't far from the Falls at a place called Olgas The Italian Corner, true! The place was originally run by an Italian couple who trained locals in the hospitality industry. The place now is run almost entirely by locals who were trained there. The rooms are good and...