Paris to Val Thorens
Le Marais – Paris, France
We are at the stage of our travels where fatigue is starting to set in. The 13,000 steps per day is taking it’s toll. My head is so full of potential blog material but each night when I try, I am too tired to write (I have many partially written posts). But, tonight I had […]
Read More Le Marais – Paris, FranceTerrible Pastries – Copenhagen Denmark
While in Copenhagen; Miss 12, Uncle Travel Bee and I enrolled ourselves on a Danish pastry cooking class on a rainy winter’s morning. Having read some reviews on Tripadvisor I selected Terrible Pastry School. One could easily be deterred by the name, but this would be a mistake! This school is anything but terrible. Named […]
Read More Terrible Pastries – Copenhagen DenmarkThree countries in five hours – England to Denmark to Sweden
Here is where we begin the real exploration part of our trip and what better way to start, than with an exciting day crossing multiple borders. The Travel Bee family were joined for this leg by Mr Travel Bee’s sister and husband for four days of fun in Copenhagen. It was an early start in […]
Read More Three countries in five hours – England to Denmark to SwedenDorset Day-tripping – England UK
During our short stay in Somerset we have been fortunate enough to squeeze in a visit to one of our favourite places in county Dorset. Weymouth is a place that holds many fond memories for myself and Mr Travel Bee. For many years, this was our weekend getaway and a place we shared time with […]
Read More Dorset Day-tripping – England UK‘Natural habitat’ – Odcombe, Somerset UK
No trip to England would be complete without a visit to our old stomping ground to rekindle memories and show the children where we used to live. On limited time, it was impossible to see everything and catch up with everyone. However, the children do now have a sense of our old life in England. […]
Read More ‘Natural habitat’ – Odcombe, Somerset UKBeautiful Royal Berkshire – England UK
Between our crazy day-trips into London, The Travel Bees have been enjoying the winter landscapes of Royal Berkshire where we are staying. We have had relaxed strolls in the country side, explored river locks, enjoyed proper English pubs, met squirrels and sipped on mulled wine. The weather has been chilly and wet but not freezing […]
Read More Beautiful Royal Berkshire – England UK‘Mind the gap’ – London UK
Anyone who has been on the tube in London will know the announcement ‘Mind the gap’, warning passengers of the gap between the train and the platform. Yesterday it was about the only gap we came across. London was packed! We started our day at The Tower of London. Aunty Travel Bee had kindly pre-booked […]
Read More ‘Mind the gap’ – London UKLondon Baby – England UK
Wow what a day! December 23rd was our first day exploring this magnificent city. Having been here before, I can tell you there is a certain energy about London that is contagious, but two days before Christmas, it is something else. As expected, the weather was looking slightly inclement. I had booked a midday ride […]
Read More London Baby – England UK