https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/summit-sights-sapphire-lakes-banff-lake-louise/176 summit-sights-sapphire-lakes-banff-lake-louise Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We soared above pine forests, wobbled on rock piles and devoured melt in your mouth meals as our final day in Banff blazed with altitude, turquoise water and unexpected laughs. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/choppers-chocolate-and-dome-view/175 choppers-chocolate-and-dome-view Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From sunrise over the Bow River to a windswept helicopter ride and rainbow-lit dinner, Banff gave us a day full of surprises. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/towers-tears-and-train-ahead/174 towers-tears-and-train-ahead Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From towering views in Calgary to a castle in the Rockies, our journey to Banff became a day of donuts, reflections and the reminder of just how far we’ve come. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/flapjacks-lincoln-our-whirlwind-day-dc/163 flapjacks-lincoln-our-whirlwind-day-dc Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From flapjacks to presidential fences, today was our crash course in Washington DC history – complete with sprawling cemeteries, marble memorials and southern-inspired flavours on our plates. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/bagels-buildings-and-bus-rides-our-journey-new-york-washington/162 bagels-buildings-and-bus-rides-our-journey-new-york-washington Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From bagels at a Brooklyn diner to bus rides through Princeton, Philadelphia and beyond, our day was one long journey of sights, stories and unexpected delays. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/rain-remembrance-and-radiant-lady/161 rain-remembrance-and-radiant-lady Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From rain-soaked streets to standing beneath the torch of liberty, New York gave us a day full of contrasts and unforgettable sights. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/dinosaurs-downpours-and-dumbo-drama/160 dinosaurs-downpours-and-dumbo-drama Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From towering dinosaurs to torrential rain in Brooklyn, today was a wild ride through New York’s natural wonders and urban chaos. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/memorials-monument-park-day-reflection-and-rivalry-new-york/159 memorials-monument-park-day-reflection-and-rivalry-new-york Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A day that began with quiet remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial ended with the roar of the crowd at Yankee Stadium – a journey through the heart and history of New York. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/rockefeller-revelations-sky-high-thrills-late-night-laughs/158 rockefeller-revelations-sky-high-thrills-late-night-laughs Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From steel beams to showbiz dreams, our New York day soared above the skyline before landing in the spotlight at 30 Rock. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/brisbane-beds-big-apple-dreams/156 brisbane-beds-big-apple-dreams Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 One alarm at 3am, two lounges, three flights and a shuffle of seats later, we touched down in New York with tired eyes and big hearts. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/arrival-new-york/157 arrival-new-york Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 First night in New York: a sleepy customs officer, a hotel mix-up, Joe’s Pizza, and the glow of Times Square. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/belts-bottles-and-boozy-walks-farewell-florence/146 belts-bottles-and-boozy-walks-farewell-florence Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From handcrafted leather to hidden wine windows, today was pure Florence magic—topped off with cocktails, Chianti, and a rooftop view. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/secret-passages-saucepans-full-day-florence/145 secret-passages-saucepans-full-day-florence Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Exploring royal secrets, hidden passageways, and finishing with a four-course feast—Florence, you never disappoint. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/florence-diaries-markets-perfume-ultimate-steak-night/143 florence-diaries-markets-perfume-ultimate-steak-night Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A perfect mix of shopping, scent, and sizzling steak—Florence delivered again. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/florence-detours-damage-waivers-and-date-david/142 florence-detours-damage-waivers-and-date-david Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Navigating winding roads, chaotic traffic, and an unexpected tour surprise—this day in Florence was one for the books. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/disembarking-lava-pouring-and-reykjavik-exploring/138 disembarking-lava-pouring-and-reykjavik-exploring Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From our final Scenic breakfast to Reykjavík’s sizzling lava show—our Iceland adventure kicked off with a bang (and some fish and chips). https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/fjord-finale-ages/137 fjord-finale-ages Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Seals, glaciers, and soufflés—our final day aboard Scenic Eclipse had it all. From serene kayaking to a glacier landing and an unforgettable Captain’s Table dinner, this was the perfect grand finale to our Arctic adventure. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/legends-lava-fields-and-last-minute-surprises-our-icelandic-grand-tour/136 legends-lava-fields-and-last-minute-surprises-our-icelandic-grand-tour Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Waterfalls, steaming vents, troll-filled lava fields—and some unexpected heartfelt moments along the way. Iceland’s north gave us the full adventure package (plus carrot cake). https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/puffins-arctic-circles-and-icelandic-folk-tunes/135 puffins-arctic-circles-and-icelandic-folk-tunes Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We crossed the Arctic Circle, dodged swooping terns, feasted on fish soup, and wrapped it all up with local cod and Icelandic folk music—Grímsey Island gave us everything we didn’t know we needed. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/puffins-plumbing-and-100km-hr-seydisfjordur-delivered/134 puffins-plumbing-and-100km-hr-seydisfjordur-delivered Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Our Icelandic adventure began with a rogue toilet, peaked at 100km/hr on a RIB boat, and ended with maple desserts and a well-earned nap. Puffins, Vikings, bike rides, and a Ros tumble made for one unforgettable (and occasionally chaotic) day in Seyðisfjörður. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/mist-massages-and-wellington-finale/133 mist-massages-and-wellington-finale Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Sailing through Icelandic mist, we swapped hot springs for hot saunas—and ended our day with an indulgent dinner starring Beef Wellington, truffles, and caviar clouds. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/night-remember-chefs-table-and-faroese-tales/132 night-remember-chefs-table-and-faroese-tales Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A night of toolkits, torches, and ten tantalising courses – the Chef’s Table turned fine dining into theatre, with wagyu cigars, disappearing candy floss, and a wine for every moment. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wet-socks-and-stormy-stories-faroese-adventure/130 wet-socks-and-stormy-stories-faroese-adventure Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 The Faroe Islands welcomed us with sideways rain, gale-force winds, and more charm than we bargained for. From turf-roofed houses to puffin-filled museums — and a soaking hilltop hike — it was a day full of character, culture, and curry. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tweed-tipples-and-turbulence-birthday1-isles/129 tweed-tipples-and-turbulence-birthday1-isles Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We headed into the heart of the Outer Hebrides, sampling whisky, buying tweed, and bracing for some big waves. From island stories to open-mouthed sniff tests, today had plenty to smile (and sway) about. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/birthday-castles-curry-and-chocolate-domes/128 birthday-castles-curry-and-chocolate-domes Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From fairy-tale castles to floating towel monkeys, my birthday in Scotland was packed with surprises, history, and one seriously epic chocolate mousse. Little Jimmy lived like royalty today. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/castles-kilchurns-converted-eel-fans/127 castles-kilchurns-converted-eel-fans Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From Highland roads to historic halls, today’s detour through Oban and Inveraray delivered the full Scottish package — misty lochs, castle grandeur, and a gentle nudge that turned one couple into unexpected sushi lovers. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sheep-dreams-whisky-schemes/126 sheep-dreams-whisky-schemes Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We set out for Northern Ireland and ended up with Scottish whisky, roaming sheep, and a taxi service that may or may not have been run by a man named Donald. Sometimes the best days are the ones the itinerary forgot. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/old-crew-out-new-crew-were-still-bar/125 old-crew-out-new-crew-were-still-bar Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 While everyone else packed up and left, we kicked back for Round Two. A royal castle, a round of fine dining, and front-row seats to the chaos of embarkation — changeover day never looked so smug. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/puffin-no-shows-penguin-wins-and-legend-little-jimmy/124 puffin-no-shows-penguin-wins-and-legend-little-jimmy Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From razorbills to rocking dinner tables – today was all about wildlife, wobbling, and wildly good fun (especially if you're Ros). https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tea-tender-rides-and-touch-nobility-day-concarneau/123 tea-tender-rides-and-touch-nobility-day-concarneau Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From royal châteaus to rivers of Earl Grey, today blended French heritage, flaky pastries, and a sneak peek at England’s edge. Bonus points: we managed the tender ride without getting soaked. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sweat-sail-away-and-shank-lazy-day-river/122 sweat-sail-away-and-shank-lazy-day-river Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 With Pauillac in our rear-view and Concarneau on the horizon, today was all about indulgence: pancakes, massages, scenic sailing, and a butler-delivered lamb feast. Not bad for a day that started with hitting snooze. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/vineyards-vaults-and-very-big-lunch/121 vineyards-vaults-and-very-big-lunch Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From ancient catacombs beneath Saint-Émilion to a French feast on board, today was a journey through history, heat—and a heroic number of desserts. Also, there was a car fire. Never a dull moment. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/little-jimmy-banana-mousse-and-perfect-day-sea/120 little-jimmy-banana-mousse-and-perfect-day-sea Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Little Jimmy, banana mousse, and trivia fuelled by Kahlúa – just another deeply silly and spectacular day at sea. We didn’t win cornhole, but Ros’s painted toes and a whisky nightcap made us feel like champions. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/buses-biarritz-and-basin-urinal/119 buses-biarritz-and-basin-urinal Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We sailed into the Basque Country with rogue waves, mystery salads, and designer bath-towel shirts. A weird urinal topped it off—and that’s before sunset cocktails on a helideck. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/pintxos-massages-secrets-spilled-bilbao/118 pintxos-massages-secrets-spilled-bilbao Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From Michelin-starred bites to busted dessert habits, our Bilbao day had everything—sunshine, scotch, salt rooms and a solid nap mid-massage. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/footsteps-feasts-aviles/117 footsteps-feasts-aviles Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We honoured Mum, the PanKind walk, and the joy of being alive – with meaningful steps, surprise tapas, and a dinner that danced across Asia. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/coastal-views-cured-ham-and-one-epic-helicopter-ride/116 coastal-views-cured-ham-and-one-epic-helicopter-ride Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A Coruña greeted us with ancient lighthouses, Atlantic winds, and ceiling-slung jamón. But it was an unexpected chopper ride that stole the spotlight—soaring over Spain’s rugged coast at 180 km/h. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunrise-scotch-day-firsts-porto/114 sunrise-scotch-day-firsts-porto Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 An early morning stroll, stormy seas, and shared stories made our day in Porto unforgettable. From wine tastings to Lumière’s seven-course decadence, it ended the only way it could—spa oils, single malt, and the sea. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/champagne-check-ins-and-chocolate-cake-first-day-aboard-scenic-eclipse/113 champagne-check-ins-and-chocolate-cake-first-day-aboard-scenic-eclipse Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 We officially stepped aboard the Scenic Eclipse—with champagne in hand, new friends by our side, and a suite that left us speechless. It was a day of excitement, indulgence, and a few reassuring words about ocean cruising from a couple of seasoned pros. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/chocolate-shorts-and-scenic-dreams-boarding-day-lisbon/112 chocolate-shorts-and-scenic-dreams-boarding-day-lisbon Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Our Lisbon farewell included a hill climb, a tart worth the effort, and an unfortunate chocolate incident involving blue shorts. But by afternoon, we were ready to board the Scenic Eclipse—pants dry, spirits high. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tarts-traffic-and-takeoff-lisbons-last-hurrah/111 tarts-traffic-and-takeoff-lisbons-last-hurrah Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Lisbon threw traffic jams, flying coffee, and identity crises (for the red bus companies) our way—but we powered through with pastries and a laugh. Our last full day before Scenic Eclipse ended, as all great days should, with burgers and champagne. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/smoke-security-and-speedy-landings-cadiz-lisbon/110 smoke-security-and-speedy-landings-cadiz-lisbon Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From navigating grass fires and confused GPS systems to a four-minute meal at 30,000 feet, this travel day packed in more drama than it had any right to. Bonus points for an airport robot and a buttery tart before our rollercoaster descent into Lisbon. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/cathedral-views-and-eggplant-missions/109 cathedral-views-and-eggplant-missions Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A quirky breakfast menu, an epic bell tower climb, and a mission for molasses-covered eggplant defined our day in Cádiz. From crypts to croquettes, it was a feast for the senses—and our step count. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/roundabouts-and-croquettes-ronda-cadiz/108 roundabouts-and-croquettes-ronda-cadiz Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A quiet breakfast, a helmet-required hike and one very tight car park later, we said goodbye to Ronda. Cue a chaotic road trip filled with wrong turns, croquette overload, and a warm Cádiz welcome. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/gutters-gelato-and-gorge-our-arrival-ronda/107 gutters-gelato-and-gorge-our-arrival-ronda Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 From a chaotic car rental and the narrowest streets in Spain to a surprise religious procession and a golden-hour view over Ronda’s gorge, this day had it all. Even Achilles the dog got in on the action—with enthusiasm. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/naps-drinks-butter-disasters-day-malaga/106 naps-drinks-butter-disasters-day-malaga Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Our first full day in Malaga delivered sun, sightseeing and surprise butter bites. From castle-top views to market strolls and a close-up look at the Scenic Eclipse, it was a perfect mix of exploring and relaxing. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/typical-london-weather-london-malaga/104 typical-london-weather-london-malaga Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0000 From champagne at 8am to chaos at Heathrow, our journey to Malaga was anything but dull. Dodging security confusion, rowdy golfers, and even a bit of airport smoke, we finally made it to our portside hotel—with charcuterie and yachts to welcome us. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/what-day-it-singapore-london/103 what-day-it-singapore-london Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Somewhere between sponge cake, synced movies, and surprise champagne at 40,000 feet, time stopped making any sense. But it was a heartfelt gesture from the Qantas crew that truly grounded us in the most unexpected way. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/first-class-full-heart-sydney-singapore/102 first-class-full-heart-sydney-singapore Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 From runaway luggage and hot stone massages to pyjamas before takeoff and bottomless champagne, our First Class flight to Singapore was already unforgettable. But it was a quiet word from the crew about life, luck and second chances that left the biggest impression. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/trip-lifetime-kicks/101 trip-lifetime-kicks Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Our trip of a lifetime begins with the first of four flights, taking us from Brisbane to Sydney for the start of our First Class journey to London. From last-minute suitcase shopping to heartfelt letters and lounge mishaps, the adventure is already underway. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/two-travellers-one-world-our-blog/100 two-travellers-one-world-our-blog Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-28-may-2025-first-day/98 wednesday-28-may-2025-first-day Wed, 28 May 2025 11:31:15 +0000 The first day of long service leave – a turning point after a challenging few years, with Europe just around the corner. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/25-september-2019-home-sweet-home/97 25-september-2019-home-sweet-home Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Home again after 7.5 unforgettable weeks abroad—puppies reunited, bags unpacked, and memories to last a lifetime. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/23-september-2019-shenzhen-pools-perks-and-post-security-confessions/96 23-september-2019-shenzhen-pools-perks-and-post-security-confessions Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/2122-september-2019-madrid-rolling-out-style/95 2122-september-2019-madrid-rolling-out-style Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/1920-september-2019-madrid-rooftops-and-reflections/94 1920-september-2019-madrid-rooftops-and-reflections Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/1618-september-2019-seville-trains-trotters-and-twirls/92 1618-september-2019-seville-trains-trotters-and-twirls Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/1415-september-2019-granada-castles-claps-and-little-domestic-chaos/91 1415-september-2019-granada-castles-claps-and-little-domestic-chaos Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-13-september-2019-malaga-granada-scooters-skylines-and-spanish-road-trip/90 friday-13-september-2019-malaga-granada-scooters-skylines-and-spanish-road-trip Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-12-september-2019-florence-malaga-lost-luggage-mm-fans-and-crunchy-dinner/89 thursday-12-september-2019-florence-malaga-lost-luggage-mm-fans-and-crunchy-dinner Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-11-september-2019-florence-secrets-steps-and-slightly-misread-schedules/88 wednesday-11-september-2019-florence-secrets-steps-and-slightly-misread-schedules Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-10-september-2019-florence-palaces-pastries-and-jack-black-statues/87 tuesday-10-september-2019-florence-palaces-pastries-and-jack-black-statues Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-8-september-2019-florence-saints-scholars-and-serious-shopping/86 sunday-8-september-2019-florence-saints-scholars-and-serious-shopping Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-7-september-2019-rapallo-florence-drones-trains-and-t-bones/85 saturday-7-september-2019-rapallo-florence-drones-trains-and-t-bones Sat, 07 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-6-september-2019-cinque-terre/84 friday-6-september-2019-cinque-terre Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-5-september-2019-marseille-nice-cinque-terre-rapallo/83 thursday-5-september-2019-marseille-nice-cinque-terre-rapallo Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-4-september-toulouse-marseille/82 wednesday-4-september-toulouse-marseille Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-3-september-tours-toulouse/81 tuesday-3-september-tours-toulouse Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-2-september-tours/80 monday-2-september-tours Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-1-september-london-tours/35 sunday-1-september-london-tours Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-31-august-london-town/33 saturday-31-august-london-town Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-30-august-bucharest-london/32 friday-30-august-bucharest-london Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-29-august-bucharest/31 thursday-29-august-bucharest Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-28-august-river-cruise-bucharest/30 wednesday-28-august-river-cruise-bucharest Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-27-august-river-cruise-rousse-and-monasteries/29 tuesday-27-august-river-cruise-rousse-and-monasteries Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-26-august-river-cruise-vidin-bulgaria/28 monday-26-august-river-cruise-vidin-bulgaria Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-25-august-river-cruise-golubac-fortress-and-lepenski-vir/27 sunday-25-august-river-cruise-golubac-fortress-and-lepenski-vir Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-24-august-river-cruise-belgrade-serbia/26 saturday-24-august-river-cruise-belgrade-serbia Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-23-august-river-cruise-hungary-and-croatia/25 friday-23-august-river-cruise-hungary-and-croatia Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-22-august-river-cruise-budapest/24 thursday-22-august-river-cruise-budapest Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-21-august-river-cruise-start/23 wednesday-21-august-river-cruise-start Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-20-august-prague-budapest/22 tuesday-20-august-prague-budapest Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-19-august-prague/21 monday-19-august-prague Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-18-august-berlin-prague/20 sunday-18-august-berlin-prague Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Auf Wiedersehen Berlin, we are off to Prague! Our train was departing at 8:59 on the dot and we needed to get a taxi to the train station as it was more than walking distance. After breakfast the previous day which was completely packed, apart from us there were two other tables used. It was an hour earlier than the previous day though. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-17-august-berlin/19 saturday-17-august-berlin Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Our thoughts this morning were to have some breakfast, find a hop-on, hop-off bus for a few hours and then come back to the room and have a rest. Well, that didn’t turn out so well. We had read the brochure for the bus which said it was a 2 hour trip. There was a red line and a green line, with the swap over near the main train station. So after a breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausages etc. we headed off. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-16-august-edinburgh-berlin/18 friday-16-august-edinburgh-berlin Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 We stopped at a coffee shop to spend our two hours waiting. Like at Dublin, they only tell you an hour before the flight which gate you are at. We were sitting near gate 6. We would be leaving from gate 24. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-15-august-ross-birthday/17 thursday-15-august-ross-birthday Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Ros’s birthday today. Last trip overseas we were in Paris for birthday celebrations, this year it’s Edinburgh. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-14-august-military-tattoo-day/16 wednesday-14-august-military-tattoo-day Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Tonight, starting at 9pm, we would be enjoying the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A good breakfast was needed – bacon, eggs and toast; all cooked in the flat. While cooking breakfast we could see people walking their dogs on the grass section behind the building. One guy had a good look in initially. When he came back the second time, I waved at him and he nervously waved back – like he had been busted! https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-13-august-milnathort-edinburgh/15 tuesday-13-august-milnathort-edinburgh Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 I was up fairly early and decided I would head down to Loch Leven to test out whether I had fixed the issues with the waypoint mission. I had created a small test over land nearby to make sure it would take photos. Success! With that successful test I commenced the real flight – out and around the castle. Everything went perfectly, I was high enough over the castle to get some great shots. When I got back to Louise’s we had a look at the photos and they turned out pretty good, even if I say so myself. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-12-august-louises-scottish-scones-soup-shopping-and-sightseeing-tour/14 monday-12-august-louises-scottish-scones-soup-shopping-and-sightseeing-tour Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 I had talked to David and Louise the earlier night about taking some photos/video with the drone at nearby Loch Leven. There is a castle on an island in Loch Leven called Lochleven Castle. It was where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, escaped and fled to England. Ros and I went down to to the loch. I had set up a ‘mission’ on my drone app that would take photos on one trip halfway around the island and then video on the next trip. It was a 2.2km round trip and would take about 8 minutes according to the app. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-11-august-glencoe-milnathort/13 sunday-11-august-glencoe-milnathort Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 We had an early-ish start (if 9:30am is early) to get on the road as there were a number of stops on the way we wanted to make. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-10-august-loch-ness-glencoe/12 saturday-10-august-loch-ness-glencoe Sat, 10 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The house was like stepping back in time, comfy four poster bed, bathroom with everything you need, including (the softest towels ever) a two seater couch in the room and a view of the mountains really relaxing, being so close to nature we didn’t turn on the TV and feel asleep. After the late arrival the night before, the breakfast spread that they had put on was fantastic. It was all in our room so we didn’t have to leave. We had tea, coffee, croissants, fruit scones, yoghurt, juice etc. Great way to start the day. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/friday-9-august-dublin-edinburgh-highlands/11 friday-9-august-dublin-edinburgh-highlands Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Friday started with a twist. We had received an email a couple of hours earlier from Hainan Airlines advising that our flight from Dublin to Shenzhen in September had been cancelled. Uh-oh. We frantically tried to call Hainan Airlines to confirm what our options were. The phone cut out a couple of times, but they ended up ringing back to continue the discussion. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/thursday-8-august-kilkenny/10 thursday-8-august-kilkenny Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 As usual we started the day by opening our eyes and then wandering down to breakfast. Breakfast was quite good – we had a seat next to the full-length windows with a view of the castle. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/wednesday-august-7-long-way-tipperary/9 wednesday-august-7-long-way-tipperary Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Our route today was to go further West out to Shanagolden and Glin and then loop back East to Kilkenny, via Tipperary. Shanagolden and Glin are two towns that Ros’s family are from. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/tuesday-august-6-cliffs-moher-through-bunratty/8 tuesday-august-6-cliffs-moher-through-bunratty Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The drive from Limerick to the cliffs was very scenic, and quite wet. It rained quite a lot along the way but also cleared to have beautiful patches of sunshine. Along with lots of other tourists we arrived at the cliffs and parked. Ros wanted to get a scarf as it was windy and cold outside, we also decided to buy a poncho at a shop just in case it rained. That would be a wise decision. Well, mostly. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-5-august-dublin-limerick/7 monday-5-august-dublin-limerick Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000 Our destination was the Absolute Hotel, Limerick – 210kms or about 2 hours 15 minutes away. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/monday-5-august-2019-shenzhen-dublin/6 monday-5-august-2019-shenzhen-dublin Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000 This time we were flying on the Dreamliner – Boeing 787. Given the improvements made to the airplanes over the years we wanted to test out the theory that it is better for people. This plane had two separate business class sections. We were in the second half, just in front of Economy (not that you would know it). https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/sunday-4-august-2019-cairns-shenzhen/5 sunday-4-august-2019-cairns-shenzhen Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Our day started by getting up early. Early bird gets the worm, or so they say. Research we did on what lounge access was available in Cairns was not good – the only lounge, the Reef Lounge, was apparently destined to close on 1 August, days before we arrived. We had a buffet breakfast at the hotel given that we may not have the opportunity to have something substantial at the airport. Your typical Aussie breakfast – bacon, eggs, hash browns, baked beans, juice etc. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/saturday-3-august-2019-brisbane-cairns/4 saturday-3-august-2019-brisbane-cairns Sat, 03 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Our trip to Dublin started in Brisbane, as you would expect. Rather than the typical route through Dubai, London or Abu Dhabi, we went via Cairns. On Saturday afternoon we departed Brisbane on Qantas, arriving to a wet and cold(ish) Cairns. Flight time was about 2.5 hours, similar to Brisbane to Melbourne. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/september-4-budapest-zen-and-art-river-cruising-part-15/68 september-4-budapest-zen-and-art-river-cruising-part-15 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000 Today is our last day on the cruise. I can’t believe that the two weeks has come to an end. It has been a totally relaxing trip and the best I have done. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-12-scotland-part-4/43 august-12-scotland-part-4 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Our last day in Scotland started out with David cooking a Scottish breakfast. It consisted of link sausage, eggs, lorne, black pudding and haggis. It was quite tasty and a good way to start off the day. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-11-scotland-part-3/42 august-11-scotland-part-3 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 After deciding not to have breakfast at the hotel, we checked out and thought we would find some food along the way. It was a long long time … We made our way to Dunnottar Castle. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-10-ballater-highland-games-scotland-part-2/41 august-10-ballater-highland-games-scotland-part-2 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 We were up quite early (around 5am local time). We packed up what we needed for overnight and I went down to the corner store to get some milk and croissants for breakfast. After throwing stuff into the car, we set off. The end destination was Ballater, how we got there was going to be a mystery. We had maps and guidance, but what fun is that when you can just take random roads instead? https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-9-london-and-scotland-part-1/40 august-9-london-and-scotland-part-1 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0000 After arriving at Terminal 3, we needed to get to Terminal 5. The only way was to follow the throng of people through to where the bus transfers happen. Given it was around 7am, it was quite busy. We made our way through and up to have our passports checked. We had a good chat with the Border Force guy as he checked out our entry card – he wanted to know if the public service situation in Australia was similar to theirs – no pay rise in quite a while and less people. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/9-august-dubai-london/39 9-august-dubai-london Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000 After hopping off the plane, we joined the throng of people heading towards the connections area. I was surprised at how quick and efficient it was. We didn’t stop at all from that point and then tried to work out where to go next to get to the lounge. The airport was huge, but even more so the lounge. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-8-sydney-dubai-once-lifetime/38 august-8-sydney-dubai-once-lifetime Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0000 Prior to our 13.5 hour flight to Dubai (departed around 4pm Sydney time, arrived around 6am Sydney time), we were lucky enough to spend some time in the Qantas International First Class lounge. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel like this, and I was just lucky I could share it with my beautiful wife Ros. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-8-nice-start-trip/37 august-8-nice-start-trip Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 It’s always hard saying goodbye to our puppies, but we know they are in good hands. So there’s that comfort and peace of mind there. https://twotravellers-oneworld.blog/post/august-5-getting-ready/36 august-5-getting-ready Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Two days prior and we are getting ready. We need to go and get a few bits and assortments and then start packing. It’s starting to get exciting!