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A drive around the Bay of Kotor. The Bay which is

A drive around the Bay of Kotor. The Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site is known as Europe's southern-most fjord.

We drove leisurely around the Bay to visit the town of Kotor. Surrpunded by steep limestone mountains and sheer cliffs, the scenery can only be described as breathtaking!

Stari Grad, the old town of Kotor is a wonderful maze of streets and alleyways where you can easily spend a day exploring.

Most certainly a place to add to your travel list.

#kotor #montenegro #bayofkotor #travel #traveltip

Flashback to stopping in the charming town of Sopr

Flashback to stopping in the charming town of Sopron while driving from Austria into Hungary.

The Hungarian city of Sopron sits on the Austrian and Hungarian border. Most of its citizens speak both languages. Some say it's easier to get to Vienna from Sopron than to Budapest!

In 1921 a referendum was held giving the people of Sopron a choice. Stay in Hungary or join Austria. The decision was made to stay in Hungary giving Sopron the status of being Hungary's most loyal city.

The city is definitely worth spending a few hours in. You'll find beautiful squares, towers and Roman ruins including the old town walls scattered across the heart of the city.

#sopron #hungary #hungarytravel #travel #traveltip

Planning a trip to Switzerland? Make sure you spe

Planning a trip to Switzerland?

Make sure you spend some time in Zurich. There's so much more to the city than finance companies and banks.

Take a look at our recommendations for things to do when you're there. The link is in the comments section below
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#zurich #switzerland #swisstravel #travel #traveltip

Palermo, Sicily. Children playing in the streets

Palermo, Sicily.

Children playing in the streets, market stalls dotted around the city, heavily grafittied alleyways, charming streets and monuments.

There's something about how everything seems to blend so well together in this city of contrasts.

Vibrant and gritty. We were so mesmerised by the Palermo on our first visit that we returned for more! The only difference was that word has got out and now large numbers of tourists flock to experience the uniqueness that Palermo has to offer.

Want to avoid the crowds? We found that there are plenty of areas of the city you can visit away from the main tourist traps.

#palermo #sicily #sicilyroadtrip #travel #traveltip

Views over Dinan's old port from the city's rampar

Views over Dinan's old port from the city's ramparts.

We absolutely loved wandering the streets of Dinan's medieval town but equally enjoyed a lovely morning walking along the ramparts and then around the more peaceful part of the town.

#dinan #dinanfrance #travel #traveltip #travelblog

We still enjoy visiting the popular towns and citi

We still enjoy visiting the popular towns and cities in Italy.

Nowadays though, we seek out the smaller towns in whichever region of Italy we're planning to travel in.

We find them to be equally historic and stunning but most important of all, they provide visitors with a truly authentic experience.

These shots were taken in Piacenza, a vibrant town in the Emilia Romagna region. We found the town filled with history and architecture with the added benefit of being crowd-free!

#piacenza #italy #travel #traveltip #travelblog

We thought this would be a good time to introduce

We thought this would be a good time to introduce ourselves because we've had a lots of new followers since our last intro.

We're Vimal and Smita, the faces behind Travelling Simply. Our home is in the beautiful city of Brisbane in sunny Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

We've been travelling for many years and are lucky to have travelled with our children since they were babies. Today, we're empty nesters who enjoy travelling at a slower pace. Our passion for finding those unique places and meeting the wonderful people of our world has taken us to some fantastic places.

Travelling is an educational and very rewarding part of our lives.

As our love for travel has increased, so has the idea of travelling simply and immersing ourselves in the local culture wherever we travel. That is how the name of our blog came about.

We started our blog a few years ago to spread the word and share our experiences, finds, tips and recommendations.

We thank you for following us and hope that in some small way we inspire you to embark on your own travel adventures.

We're excited about the travels we have planned in 2026 and beyond and are even more excited about sharing them with you as we go.

Share with your friends and come on the journey with us✈️🚢🚗

#travel #traveltip #traveltips #travelblog #travelphotography

Driving around Germany last year, we found lots of

Driving around Germany last year, we found lots of pretty towns that are worth including on your itinerary if you're spending time in the country.

Most of them don't feature in guides and often you'll find yourself being the only traveller passing through. This is just one of the many things we love about independent travel.

These shots are from Bretten, one of West Germany's hidden gems.

Follow us here to learn of more of these little-known treasures.

#germany #germanytravel #travel #traveltip #europetravel

Flashback! Soaking up some of the most spectacula

Flashback!

Soaking up some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Wild, untouched and dramatic. That's exactly what the landscapes of northern Norway are.

We were fortunate to stay on the northern islands as we drove south to the more popular Lofoten Islands last year. These shots were taken on Senja and Hakoya.

Definitely a must if you have the time to extend your Norwegian holiday.

#norway #norwaytravel #norwayroadtrip #travel #traveltip

Vila Real in northern Portugal. The city is the

Vila Real in northern Portugal.

The city is the gateway to the vineyard covered hills and towns that make up the Duoro Valley.

We based ourselves in the city to explore the stunning Duoro and weren't disappointed. The city itself is historic with plenty to see and do. And, if you're planning on driving in the area, you can explore the rest of the region on relaxed day trips.

Scroll through for a glimpse of what the Duoro Valley has to offer and click on the link in the comments section below to read about some of our favourite places.

#duoro #duorovalley #portugal #travel #traveltip

Planning a trip to The Netherlands? Remember, the

Planning a trip to The Netherlands?

Remember, there's more to The Netherlands than Amsterdam. By all means, spending a few days in the great city is a must but also make time to visit some of the country's other treasures.

High on our list was a stay in Maastricht. It's one of the country's most beautiful cities. You'll find stunning architecture around you everywhere as you walk the cobblestoned streets.

Here's a few shots from our stay which we hope will inspire you to go and see for yourself.

If you'd like to learn more about other equally charming towns to visi in The Netherlands,take a look at our blog post. The link is in the comments.

#maastricht #maastrichtcity #travel #traveltip #travelblog

San Gimignano's towers dominated the horizon and s

San Gimignano's towers dominated the horizon and summer storm clouds gathered as we drove towards this charming medieval Tuscan town.

The town is high on the Tuscany tourist trail and the ensuing thunderstorm drove many away. Perfect timing for us. We could enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage listed town at our leisure.

#sangimignano #tuscany #tuscanygram #travel #traveltip

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