From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 5: A Luxury London Night of Horrors

Our time in Poland had come to an end and what better way to round it off than a full day of luxury travel featuring fast trains, business class flights and a night at IHG’s top London Hotel. What could possible go wrong? Continue reading From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 5: A Luxury London Night of Horrors

From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 4: Krakow – Castles and a Feast

We jumped on board a high speed Pendolino and headed for Krakow in the comfort of our first class seats. On arrival we stayed at the charming Hotel Indigo which was the perfect base to explore Krakow. We visited the St Mary’s Bascilica, Wawel Cathedral and Castle Grounds, took in some Jewish history, finishing the day with a Polish feast. Continue reading From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 4: Krakow – Castles and a Feast

From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 3: Warsaw – Room With a View

We checked in to the Intercontinental Warsaw and were wowed with our upgrade to a room with a stunning view of the Palace of Technology and Science. For the rest of our time in Warsaw we spent a glorious Sunday in Lazienki Park with the sounds of Chopin in our ears whilst our eyes were overwhelmed with the pretty peacocks and palaces. In the evening we had some delicious street food, braved a series of fashion shoots at Poland’s highest pool before unwinding over drinks at the bar. Continue reading From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 3: Warsaw – Room With a View

From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 2: Warsaw – Winning the Raffles

After an enjoyable flight we soon settled in to Poland’s most luxurious hotel; Raffles Europejski Warsaw. Perfectly located for exploring the historic old town we had an excellent one night stay. Continue reading From Pole to Null – Warsaw, Krakow & InterContinentfail Park Lane: Part 2: Warsaw – Winning the Raffles

Finding A Silver Lining – Orléans and Paris Part 2: A Hint of Parisian Luxury

Emotionally drained we arrived in Paris. The autumnal sunshine slowly cleared our heads allowing the city to weave its magic spell on us. On our first day we enjoyed delicious food and wandered the canals of the Marais. On our second and final day we were inspired by art both new and familiar. It was good to be back in Paris, in fact it is always good to be back in Paris! Continue reading Finding A Silver Lining – Orléans and Paris Part 2: A Hint of Parisian Luxury

Finding A Silver Lining – Orléans and Paris Part 1: A Brief Taste of Orléans

We said farewell and Anne-So’s family and spent the next two days exploring Orléans on our own. We found it a calming and beautiful city where we enjoyed the sights and some delicious French food. It was the perfect bittersweet aperitif to Paris. Continue reading Finding A Silver Lining – Orléans and Paris Part 1: A Brief Taste of Orléans

High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 6: Lightning Always Strikes Twice

It was finally time to wave goodbye to Italy. However, our journey home was not without its moments, from a classic first class train to a man demanding our plane take off during a lightning storm it was definitely eventful… Continue reading High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 6: Lightning Always Strikes Twice

High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 5: Surveying the Cinque Terre

The last leg of our trip saw us back on the rails as we headed to the coast and the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre. Breath taking scenery, delicious fresh food and the slower pace of life were just what we needed to round off our Italian adventure. Continue reading High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 5: Surveying the Cinque Terre

High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 4: Foodie Florence

After a joyous few days in Venice we hopped back on a high speed train bound for Florence. Although our impression was somewhat sullied by the tour group crowds and hostile locals we enjoyed some delicious food, delightful views and exquisite artwork. Hopefully you feel our sense of wonder and frustration in this section of the the Trip Report. Continue reading High Speed Trains and Slow Food – Italy and France by Train Part 4: Foodie Florence