Barcelona – a striking city and a general strike

  We arrived in Barcelona on the eve of the November 14 general strike – a part of a European wide action against the austerity measures. Our hotel advised us not to go out but we were not going to be deterred. The city was certainly quiet with most of the...

Paris – the city of light delights

      Paris has always been one of our favourite cities in Europe and it never disappoints us. Despite being very cold (single figures most days) and often grey skies it is never dull.  Our hotel is just near the Eifel Tower. There are only a few sights...