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Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026.

Morocco The beginning Adding a two week tour of a developing country to the end of 5 week itinerary was always going to have its moments. When we turned up for the meet and greet at the hotel in Casablanca. I realized I was old enough to be the mother of all of my coContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026.”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026

Part 9 Verona and Como The bit about getting to Verona has had some coverage in the train story . So no further repetition needed! Save a sigh of relief once deposited on the platform. The taxi fare was reasonable , although it’s only a couple of k at the most – 10 euro. IContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026 Part 8 – The Dolomites

The hour-and-a-bit taxi ride from Bolzano up to Santa Cristina was fine – once I found the taxi stand.With time marching on, I wondered whether the hotel shut its doors at a certain time. When we pulled in around 9:20 after a silent journey courtesy of the language barrier, Matteo was waiting to meet andContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026 Part 8 – The Dolomites”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026

Part 7. The trains …….. (I) Aachen – Frankfurt – Munich – Bolzano From the start of this trip, my biggest concern all along has been managing the trains and the luggage. This was one of those red flag days. As was Reykjavik to Brussels followed by three trains to Osnabruck. However – I’m prettyContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026

Part 6. Germany and the World Equestrian Games My transition from Iceland to Aachen required an extra couple of nights accommodation . I had neglected to confirm these with my Aachen host who was by now booked. So with a couple of nights up my sleeve it was either book something else in Aachen and useContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco 2026”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco

Iceland part 5 – the end AKUREYRI / SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA The weather really stepped in and played its hand for our last 2 days. We departed Akureyri relatively early on that last but one day. A quick check in at the Botanical Gardens , then it was pretty much a day on the road .Continue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco”

Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco

Part 4 Iceland continued. The taxi driver who took me from the hotel to the Fly Bus at 4am on my departure morning under grey and threatening skies, responded to my comment on the weather gods turning nasty : “The weather in Iceland is like my ex-wife – cold and unpredictable “. I actually thoughtContinue reading “Here there and everywhere – France, Iceland,Germany, Italy and Morocco”

Here there and everywhere -France,Iceland, Germany, Italy, Morocco 2026

part 3 – Iceland continued. Group tours aren’t for everyone. You can’t choose your travelling companions and there’s a lot of getting on and off buses and observing departure times. However, having quite enjoyed 50 degrees north small group tour of Norway in 2025, I was keen to have an Intrepid expedition experience of Iceland.Continue reading “Here there and everywhere -France,Iceland, Germany, Italy, Morocco 2026”

Here , there, and everywhere – Iceland, Germany, Italy and Morocco – 2026.

Part 2 Iceland the beginning of. Okay, this is going to be my introduction to Iceland – and whilst I had intended to write anecdotally and not clog up everyone’s devices with spectacular , technically perfect, pictorial content , most of the time the pictures do tell the story. Ever since the infamous volcanic eruptionsContinue reading “Here , there, and everywhere – Iceland, Germany, Italy and Morocco – 2026.”

Here , there, and everywhere – Iceland, Germany, Italy and Morocco – 2026.

Part 1. Azay sir Thuet I am lured by the mystery and challenge of discovering new places as a solo traveling lady of advanced years. And I question my judgement at times . Firstly, there’s the prep. A countless and seemingly never-ending list of jobs which would normally be spread over a year or moreContinue reading “Here , there, and everywhere – Iceland, Germany, Italy and Morocco – 2026.”