I just submitted an article about Kiev, and was reminded of my first journey there a couple of years ago. Uzbekistan came to mind. Why? Well, as I was waiting in transit at Riga airport, I noticed an Ilyushin from Uzbekistan Airways on the tarmac. I remember staring dreamily at it while sipping a so-so […]
Kish Island, Iran for beginners?
After gazing at the destination board at Dubai’s terminal 2, Kish piqued my interest. Kish Island, as it turned out. Kish beach, photo by Hannaneh710 In case you don’t know – I certainly didn’t – Kish Island is in Iran, and easily accessible from Dubai. Not only do Kish Air and Queshm Air fly regularly […]
St Helena, a travel dream
My latest travel dream is St Helena. How to get there? I’d like a slow, dreamy boat journey, perhaps aboard the Royal Mail ship.
Dreams of Antarctica
It looks as if my dreams of Antarctica are one step closer now I’ve discovered Hurtigruten travels to Antarctica in the southern summer.
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
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