This week, I’m here in the Northern Portuguese city of Bragança, near to the Spanish border. ‘Why Bragança?’ I hear you ask! Well, this is the first time that we travelled to Portugal with our dog, Blake. The best way was to take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander, so that we didn’t have to […]
Thinking of visiting Ghent in Belgium? Although I’d recommend spending two or three days in Ghent (I spend 2 days there), it is possible to spend just one day in Ghent and see the main sights of the city. Today, I’m here to help you to plan your Ghent itinerary. Disclosure: templeseeker.com is a participant […]
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, holds a special place in my heart, because it was the first destination I ever visited solo. I didn’t travel solo until my mid 30s – maybe it was fear or maybe I just couldn’t quite get out of my comfort zone of travelling with friends or family. But at 35 years […]



