Great Expectations of the Hunguest Palota Lillafüred
Mary Murphy
January 28, 2020
‘Blessed is she who expects nothing, for she shall never be disappointed’ is a motherism that I think I’ve taken to heart. When I went
‘Blessed is she who expects nothing, for she shall never be disappointed’ is a motherism that I think I’ve taken to heart. When I went
The older I get, the more nervous I get when I travel. No. It’s not nervousness, it’s anxiety. When I’m ready to come home, I
I’m easily confused. I have no sense of direction. I couldn’t find my way out of a paper bag on a good day. Had I
I’m not a particularly strong swimmer. And I like having control of a situation. No surprise then that snorkelling isn’t high on my list of
High on my list of things to see in Zanzibar was the slave monument by Swedish sculptor Clara Sönäs. I have a peculiar fascination with
A visit to Prison Island – called after a prison that was never used as a prison – is listed as a top attraction in
I like to think I can go with the flow, but deep down I want to know what’s happening and when. I struggle with this
We landed in Zanzibar after a three-hour layover in Nairobi on schedule at 1.35 am, robbed by darkness of that all-important first impression.
I’m usually well prepared. I have my rituals. I’m packed at least 24 hours before departure. Clothes ironed and folded. Presents bought. Phone, kindle, camera
