Top 5: Novi Sad, Serbia

The very best bits of EXIT Festival

The very little 'forest' in the campsite was one of the most necessary bits of the holiday, as it provided the best (only) shade during the day. Unused to the Serbian climate, this is where we spent most of the daylight hours.

The chill out zone inside the fortress. It was a designers dream, it looked so much fun to think up. It had a beautiful view of the Danube and the city at night, and was a perfect place to regain some energy in between the music.

The Dance Arena, where we spent most of the festival. Saw acts such as Crystal Castles, Busy P, Sebastian, Chromeo & Crookers. Largely good.

Watching the world cup final between Holland and Spain. We were supporting the Dutch as we had Dutch neighbours camping next to us.

One of the best bits was all the people we met, even the ones we only spoke to for a few minutes. People let their guards down at events like this and I surprised myself with how easily i got on with complete strangers.

Would definitely go again.

Top 5: Budapest

The best things that happened in the beautiful city of Budapest.

St Stephen's Basilica. It was so extravagantly decorated inside, it reminded me a bit of a smaller St Peter's in Rome. I think i will always enjoy wandering round enormous cathedrals, churches and such like.

The attention to detail. Even the street lights down the small streets were beautiful. This photo reminds me of the crows in Dumbo.

The staircase leading up to our hostel, and the hostel itself. It was a large old building really near parliament, with cold echoing walls. The hostel itself had a really friendly atmosphere, and comfy beds (which were far more appreciated on the way back from camping for 7 days).

I loved the old fashioned looking trams that scooted up and down the river bank. Sadly we didn't have time to go on one, but every time one trundled past they made me smile.

The beautiful buildings and view of the city. I think Parliament (the large building on the right bank of the river) is such an impressive building, it looked like a fairytale castle from certain angles.

I would most definitely jump at the chance to go back to Budapest to see some more of it, possibly in the spring when it's a little cooler outside.

Top 5: Pembrokeshire

The best bits of Pembrokeshire

Running along the very beautiful, sandy beach in wellies (because it wasn't quite warm enough to go in the sea).

The tumble down barn next to our cottage.

The scary rocky coastline, and the walks we did around it.

The food we ate was wonderful. I didn't get a photo (too busy eating it), but i had the best steak i've ever eaten in a restaurant called Cwtch. It was so rich and melted when you bit into it.

I loved being very much 'away from it all'. No internet connection, no real contact with people from home. It was nice, and much needed.

Back to Blog

It's been about 2 weeks since i've sat down and blogged as usual, it feels like much longer. The number of times i've wished at the end of the day i've had a laptop with the whiff of on internet connection to write about the exciting things that have happened. Since there's been too much going on to catch up properly, i'm going to post the top five photos from each place i've been so you get an idea of the best bits. I'm in great danger of getting the post-holiday blues, so will be tirelessly trying to get excited about things at home...that or booking a last minute escape route to somewhere like Berlin (next on my list).

A Sunny Friday

 

 

 After being kept awake for most of the night by the constant rain (i have a skylight in my bedroom, therefore rain is extra loud) i woke up this morning to an unfamiliar sight. It was blue skies and sun, and there was a lovely crisp breeze. Today was the first day of the year i have left the flat without a coat or scarf. Everyone at uni was in a good mood, and it was so nice to get down to some work with the sun coming through the big glass windows. When i got home the light was starting to fade and it was getting a lot colder but i didn't want to waste the opportunity for a sunny stroll round the park opposite my flat so i picked up the camera and headed straight down. I've posted some of the pictures of the lake in the middle of Platt Fields and a friendly goose. More days like this please :]