Keen to fly, but not to navigate the cost and complexity of COVID rules, I made my way to a relatively obscure part of Britain (but not the UK): the Isle of Man.
Gallery: Tuscany
Snaps during a week exploring Tuscany with friends, from big city sights to peaceful countryside.
Overview: Tuscany 2019
A group trip to Tuscany presented many opportunities to explore the region – from its famous cities to sleepy villages, via peaceful hiking trails (and a lot of gelato).
Gallery: Salzburg
Highlights from a walking tour of Salzburg, and a visit to the fortress.
Two nights in… Salzburg
An overview of my Club Europe flights and sightseeing in Salzburg; plus a luxury hotel that didn’t quite hit the mark.
Gallery: by the Hallstätter See
Photos from Hallstatt, Obertraun and Dachstein Krippenstein.
Austria by train – Salzburg to Hallstatt / Obertraun
My stay nearby in Obertraun meant I could take the slow rail route to Hallstatt, trying out a variety of Austrian trains.
Overview: Austria 2019
A summary of 2019’s first trip abroad, in celebration of my return to the aviation industry.
Gallery: Malta
Photos from a winter visit to Malta: Valletta, Mdina, the three cities and around golden bay.
Three nights in… Malta
A pile of bonus avios gave me an excuse for one last trip abroad – returning to Malta for a dose of winter sun and a nostalgic wander around some favourite spots.
Gallery: Drielandenavontuur
Photos from our October adventures- mostly in the Netherlands, but with detours into Germany and Belgium too.
Three countries in ten seconds – the Drielandenpunt
Visiting a curiosity of the map of Europe, a ‘triple point’ where Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands meet – by e-bike.
Limburg, The Netherlands
A holiday with Dutch friends introduced me to a new part of the country: Limburg, the southernmost province.
Gallery: Valencian street art
Adding to Valencia’s architectural charms, an impressive array of street art.
Gallery: Valencian Architecture
Although I was visiting Valencia for mathematical reasons, it turned out to be an architectural photography playground.
Five nights in… Valencia
The EURO conference series lead me to Valencia, Spain, where despite a busy schedule of talks and unforgiving heat I was able to fit in a bit of sightseeing.
Gallery: Brussels 2018
Mostly architectural shots, but a smattering of street art too from our most recent visit.
A Tour of Art Nouveau Brussels
Exploring a selection of Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels, the birthplace of this remarkable architectural style.
Three nights in… Brussels
An anniversary return to the Belgian capital, in search of locations from a board game.
The Honeymoon Tour
An overview of our honeymoon trip across Europe: from our wedding venue in Rotterdam, to Taormina in Sicily, all by train!