Despite applying my mind to planning a USA trip months ago (see Touring in the Good ‘ol US of A.) in the end it all turned into a last-minute rush of bookings before Christmas. It seems people are travelling again all over the place. For example, we got the last two seats on our outbound flight, … Continue reading USA Here We Come
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Shake, Rattle and Headbutt: From Prague to Warsaw
Jay and Waddy say that one night on the sleeper from Prague to Warsaw has destroyed any illusion that train travel is romantic. I think it started with the shock at the limited space, even though we had taken one compartment per couple, which is a space normally occupied by three persons. Then there was … Continue reading Shake, Rattle and Headbutt: From Prague to Warsaw
Train whistle blowing – Sarajevo to Mostar
We have two choices today, to take the train or the bus from Sarajevo to Mostar. We choose the train, as the view through the mountains and alongside the Neretva River are spectacular, so we are told. However there are only two trains a day, around 7am and 7pm. None of us can get enthusiastic about an early … Continue reading Train whistle blowing – Sarajevo to Mostar
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 