Travel Tips
Is Sainte-Chapelle the best of all Parisian monuments?
Is Sainte-Chapelle the best of all Parisian monuments? Built in 1248 the royal chapel is a medieval masterpiece built in gothic style on the Île de la Cité. The post Is Sainte-Chapelle the best of all Parisian monuments? first appeared on Marks Meanderings.
Paris is like marmite! You either love or hate it
Join me as I explore Paris. Discovering what there is to love in the city but finding it ain’t perfect. Paris is like marmite! You either love or hate it The post Paris is like marmite! You either love or hate it first appeared on Marks Meanderings.
All the best laid plans, ruined by a passport technicality
If you’re still using a RED EU & British passport? Then you need to read this post! Discover how the best laid plans were ruined by a passport technicality. The post All the best laid plans, ruined by a passport technicality first appeared on Marks Meanderings.
Mark’s Meanderings a time of reflection and future plans
Please accept my apologies for the lack of activity on Mark’s Meanderings. For me January has been a crazy, challenging and disappointing month. The UK Government is not my favourite group of people at the moment, and that is even before the Mandelson affair broke out. I was hoping to bring you tales of Lyon but, […]
South Africa delivered the perfect opportunity to propose
I had long dreamed of a visit to South Africa to visit Cape Town, the ‘mother city. To walk hand in hand along the country’s breathtaking beaches. To stand and admire its awesome landscape. To learn about its difficult and challenging history. To appreciate nature in its natural habitat. To enjoy a glass or two of […]
Daring to visit Cape Town’s vibrant and famous neighbourhood
Bo-Kaap is Cape Town’s vibrant and famous neighbourhood. This is the first post from my South African meanderings. I can imagine that we have all seen pictures of this vivid and colourful neighbourhood as we scroll through social media feeds. This array of colours elicits a dreamy destination in the heart of Cape Town. While it may seem […]
Cape Peninsula – Maybe the best scenic drive in the world
In this post I explore whether or not the Cape Peninsula is the best scenic drive in the world. There are many contenders to such a coveted title and this blog shows why the Cape Peninsula is so highly rated. No visit to Cape Town would be complete without going for a drive around the […]
Robben island an island famous for the wrong reasons
On the 13th of June 1964 Nelson Mandela arrived at Robben Island. Instead of the death penalty, he was serving a life sentence for acts of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the South African apartheid government. His arrival onto Robben Island and his circumstances were completely different to mine. I had come to explore and learn about the suffering he […]
Waterford Estate offers a unique way to taste their wine
It’s time to leave Cape Town (we will return here at the end of our trip) and head to the Waterford Estate. It was time to begin our road trip across the western cape of South Africa. I was in search of the perfect opportunity to propose. We picked up the hire car and set […]
Franschhoek Country House – 5-Star Luxury in the Franschhoek
Broomy Barn, Brompton Regis | “Ideal spot for a relaxing family break. Plenty of space for everyone. Beautiful property with fantastic views across the lake.” Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Broomy Barn, Brompton Regis. With Brompton Regis on your doorstep, this