by Cindy | Apr 30, 2022 | England, Europe
We took the train from Edinburgh, Scotland, to Winchester, England, changing trains in Birmingham. We stayed at the 4-star Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel, located adjacent to the famous Winchester Cathedral. From our room, we had amazing views. I could have sat in...
by Cindy | Mar 31, 2022 | Destination, Europe
No trip to Edinburgh is complete without visiting the historic Grassmarket neighborhood of Edinburgh. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, below the castle, the neighborhood is a busy place to be. They also say the area inspired several mentions in the Harry Potter books,...
by Cindy | Feb 28, 2022 | Destination, Europe, Housesitting, Housesitting in Europe
Karlskrona was a wonderful surprise with lots to do and see even in February. We were a little hesitant to visit Sweden during the winter, but it could not have turned out any better. There were many beautiful days during our month-long stay. By the time we got to...
by Cindy | Jul 2, 2021 | Destination, England, Europe, Housesitting in Europe, New York, Uncategorized, USA
As we travel, there is no master plan in place. Can you imagine not knowing where you will be in six months? When selecting a house sit to apply for, it is based on length, dates, location, and the number of pets. Pets are not a problem, we love them, but if we need a...
by Cindy | Jun 13, 2021 | Destination, England, Europe, Housesitting in Europe, Road Trip, USA, USA Road Trip
As fate would have it we ended up housesitting in England for many months, before heading back to the United States. Between England and Europe, we were gone for nine months. At one point I shipped home all our winter clothes and souvenirs we had picked up along the...
by Cindy | Mar 31, 2021 | Europe, Travel Tips
Have you been somewhere that made the hairs on the back of your neck tingle? Here are three that we will chat about the Bone Church (Ossuary, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic), Paris Catacombs (Paris, France), and the Underground Vaults (Edinburgh, Scotland). Let’s take a...
