During our trip to Sicily, a last minute change of plans had us spending 24 hours in Palermo. There was little time to look for accommodation and we needed a hotel that was relatively inexpensive but comfortable. Since we were arriving by bus from Mazara del Vallo and there was a stop near Teatro Politeama, [...]

When it comes to accommodation in Paris, we are drawn to the 6ème arrondissement. The left bank area surrounding boulevard saint-germain has somewhat become our second home. Rich in café life, some favourite restaurants, bars, even a fresh market, this an area Paris that makes us feel less of a visitor and more of a [...]

Finding hotel accommodation in Tokyo that meets a traveller’s requirements and budget can be a challenge. Tales of ‘shoe box’ sized hotel rooms abound along with soaring costs in what is considered as one of the world’s expensive cities. Our friends in Tokyo booked a hotel for us close to their apartment. But when last [...]

Arriving at the Hotel Metropole Suisse in Lake Como, we could not be happier with our choice. The waterfront location along the shores of the lake is prettier than the photographs. Hotel Metropole Suisse Situated on Piazza Cavour across the road from the Como ferry stop and a two minute walk to Ferrovie Nord train [...]

We start our prologue in Nice, our point of entry into France via the overnight sleeper train from Rome. Our Tour de France is about to begin but before we set off en route, we have a date with the Mediterranean. At Nice Gare train station, we unload our luggage then proceeded to the bureau [...]

If you’re travelling to Moorea or Bora Bora, or any of Tahiti’s islands, you’re likely to face the obligatory overnight stay in Papeete. International flights often land at Tahiti Faaa International Airport late in the night and since Air Tahiti does not operate any night time transfer flights to the islands, there is no choice [...]

If paradise has a name, it is Bora Bora. Tahiti and her islands hold a special place for us. Not only did we get married in a traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony in Moorea, the island in French Polynesia marks the spot where I made the decision to accept Mr G’s marriage proposal. This romantic paradise [...]