We flew into Toronto on Sunday 04 September and rubbed shoulders with Tommy Lee at passport control.... The queue for the taxi was long and a limo driver who had just dropped off a client offered us a lift at $50 the same price as a taxi so off we went to check into our hotel. It was overcast and grey but humid as hell we decided to walk around a bit to orientate ourselves. Unfortunately it was too late to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario, it would have been a bi...

Budapest 10-13 June 2011 We arrived in the afternoon on the 10th of June and checked into our apartment that was centrally located. The first thing we did was find the nearest Tesco Metro! and stocked up on some bevies. We then took a leisurely stroll down Andrassy Street, this iconic boulevard is lined with spectacular Neo-renaissance mansions and townhouses it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002. Along this street you will find many restaurants...

Lisbon 21/10/2010 - 25/10/2010 We stayed in a stunningly stylish apartment in the Baixa and Avenida area of Lisbon, which offered views of Praca da Figueira. Our central location meant that all the sights were within easy reach. We strolled down Rua Augusta which is a lively pedestrianized street leading to the triumphal Arco that frames the statue of King Jose I, with river Tagus in the background. Lisbon is a lovely city, with a rich history and frien...

Tuscany - 04/09/2010 to 12/09/2010 We arrived at the farmhouse in Lucca after midnight, tired and slightly irritable after losing our way on several occasions. Where was a sat nav when you needed one. After a glass or two of wine everything was right with the world and we fell into bed, looking forward to exploring our surroundings by the light of day. We woke up to sound of the neighboring rooster and brilliant sunshine pouring in...

Berlin 08/07/2010 to 12/07/2010 We met up with Patrizia in Dusseldorf and embarked on the 5 hour drive to Berlin, where we would spend the weekend. Our timing couldn't have been worse, as Berlin was experiencing an unusual heat wave with temperatures soaring up to 38 degrees. To say it was hot was an understatement. The days were bright and sunny but there wasn't a single breath of air which made the heat unbearable. Regardless of the weather, we still mana...