After Florence and Venice, Steve and I embarked on our East Mediterranean cruise on board MSC Sinfonia. The cruise took us from Venice in Italy to Split in Croatia, Santorini and Mykonos in Greece, Dubrovnik, Ancona and back to Venice.
‘Disney Express’ by Thalys to Disneyland Paris / Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy
In order to get to Bordeaux, Danny and I booked a Thalys in Comfort 1 from Antwerp-Central station to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy. That’s the TGV station for Disneyland Paris.
Afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason in London
There are many fancy and more affordable places in London to have a tradition (or unconventional) afternoon tea. But Fortnum & Mason, founded in 1707, is a top level address to do so. Cheap? No. But what an experience.
Checking in and first day on board MSC Sinfonia for their East Mediterranean cruise
After Florence and Venice, Steve and I embarked on our East Mediterranean cruise on board MSC Sinfonia. The cruise took us from Venice in Italy to Split in Croatia, Santorini and Mykonos in Greece, Dubrovnik, Ancona and back to Venice.
InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu, an A-maze-ing hotel
After our stay in Bordeaux we travelled cross-country to Marseille, to enjoy some final days of Mediterranean sun before winter. Our hotel of choice was the InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu, as I was able to book a room last-minute using points.
Tate Modern in London
Danny and I never visited Tate Modern, until August. It was time to visit this landmark across the City of London.
Exploring Venice, Italy in half a day and a night
Before Steve and I were to check-in on board MSC Sinfonia for an East Mediterranean cruise, we had half a day in Venice, Italy. We maximised our time.
Train World to operate steam train between Brussels and Mechelen
If all goes well, Train World will operate steam train between Brussels and Mechelen (Malines), reports Gazet van Antwerpen. The service could start in 2020.
InterContinental Bordeaux le Grand Hotel
During a short coast to coast trip through southern France our first stop was in Bordeaux, a city both Timothy and I have been wanting to visit. As we both like our share of luxury we decided to stay in the InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel.
ÖBB Nightjet Vienna / Innsbruck – Brussels – Vienna / Innsbruck 2020 timetable announced
The ÖBB Nightjet service from Vienna to Brussels has been announced.
