Roma; La Città Eterna – April 2025
All roads lead to Rome… When I was at school I had an amazing opportunity to visit Italy. It has been a country I have longed to return. One of my daughters has a huge passion for Italy following a number of visits and trips. She suggested we went as a family, with my Mum…
Vienna – February 2025
Ein Tag in Wien Following Austria’s Eurovision win last weekend (another big passion of mine!), I have been inspired to write about our day trip to Vienna. We choose to stay in Bratislava as it was more cost effective in the school holidays. Vienna was expensive. However, less than an hour way along the Danube,…
Bratislava; the jewel in Slovakia’s crown – February 2005
Bratislava was our next half term adventure. Following the trips to Prague and Budapest, we wanted another city within our reach that offered good value for money. Bratislava, according to reviews, is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. Its currency is the euro. Bratislava is so pretty, sitting along the banks of the Danube.…
Une journée à Paris
I love Paris – without doubt my favourite city since my first visit as a university student. I am extremely fortunate that I am able to travel to Paris on a regular basis. Last January I was offered the opportunity to do some work which allowed me to travel to Paris regularly and spend the…
Beautiful Budapest – October 2024
Budapest. Following our visit to Prague and my youngest daughter’s inter-railing adventure, Budapest was the next city, I had my sights on. Favourable flight times from Luton with Wizz Air tipped the balance. We found a hotel with excellent reviews. The Ikonik Parlament was a short walk from the city centre. Getting there was an…
Travel tips I have learned
Following a rather disastrous visit to Mallorca with my daughters almost 15 years ago, I made the decision to thoroughly do my homework before I go… I had relied on a young guy in a call centre advising me on a package all inclusive holiday. His idea of a good holiday did not quite match…
Prague – May 2024
Our visit to Prague inspired me to create this blog. I have been fascinated with the history of this city and the reviews I have heard. I must admit, I was a little worried due to the reputation of it being a stag / hen do haven. The flight from Luton did little to allay…
Hello!
My name is Helen. I am originally from the North West of England but now live in Folkestone, Kent, UK. I am very fortunate to be able to see the French coastline from my bedroom window on a clear day. I am Head of MFL in a local secondary school. I have loved France since…
Mon Petit Voyage 