Harbin, or rather Ha’erbin (three syllables not two), was the reason we chose the Trans-Manchurian. It’s a massive city of 10 million people, one of many in China and this city is at least fairly well known internationally. Every year […]
To a willing foe and sea room!
“To a willing foe and sea room” is supposedly the favoured toast of Admiral Nelson, a fitting statement to accompany the patriotism and glory of his naval campaigns. If I were to come up with a similar toast to our […]
За здоровье
So a quick post as we leave Stockholm and easy access to internet (the Stockholm post will come later, promise.) We’re on a ferry for two nights heading to St Petersburg with a day out in Helsinki tomorrow. Very exciting. […]
Amsterdam (mostly)
To get from Luxembourg to Amsterdam is not straightforward (unless you fly – that’s very easy). The trains go via Brussels and cost a lot and Luxembourg is only serviced by one international coach company which would require changing in […]