Sue Upton's Travels

For many years, Sue's enjoyed traveling to different places throughout the world. So I thought it might be of interest to her fans, if there was a page detailing her recent itineraries.
This information comes directly from Sue herself, as do the comments.

Place(s) Visited Date Remarks

Rhodes, Greece June 2011 "I must say, the Greeks are such lovely, warm, friendly, hospitable people. My cousin Carol & I had a really great time, we had lots of laughs, explored all down the east coast of the island. It's larger than one thinks, but I'm afraid to say, it seems to be hit, like the other Greek islands by the recession – not many English people about, more Czech and Russian. The weather was very hot, and I got a very good colour (tan) I mean."

Nile Valley, Egypt December 2010 "Well! We had a wonderful experience cruising on the River Nile in Egypt. It is astounding, visiting the temples & tombs in the mountains & desert. The culture and the history of thousands of years ago is simply unbelievable, and the dedication of the Egyptologists that escort you on the itineries are second to none! I would certainly recommend this type of holiday to anyone who wants to experience something different."

Majorca, Spain May 2010 Sue and her cousin Carol spent a week on the sunny island of Majorca. Sue writes: "[T]here is a lovely big harbour where the cruise liners come in to dock, we took a boat trip around the harbour, and were mesmerised by all the cyclists everywhere, they seem to encourage everyone to cycle as there are special lanes everywhere, then we visited the grand cathedral of Palma that overlooks the harbour. What a fantastic place."

Prague, Czech Republic December 2009 To celebrate the holiday season, Sue visited the famous Christmas markets in Prague.

Lot region, southwest France May 2009 "We are visiting friends who have a home in the Lot Region. It is really lovely there, fantastic old villages by the River Lot. I can also practise my French, which I really enjoy."

Germany (Saarland) November 2008 "I...decided that after all these years I like Riesling wine. The scenery is very pretty, with lovely coloured old timber beautiful houses - just breathtaking. There are also numerous castles & lovely old churches. We walked our feet off."

Bergerac region, southwest France May 2008 "...we are driving down to stay with [friends] and tour about the region. I will be able to brush up on my French. I love the French lingo, and will enjoy trying my best to be understood."

Germany (Feldberg, the Black Forest) August 2007 "Took a 10-kilometer hike up a mountain - glowing with perspiration, adrenalin flowing. Views were spectacular. Three hours later arrived back at our base at a splendid fairy tale hotel, then tucked into a fantastic home made Black Forest Gateaux cake, laced with so much Kirsch I felt drunk. I really love Germany, and the people, in fact everything about it, and I even lost a little weight through all the exercise. - I'll have to continue walking up mountains!"

Portugal July 2007 "The beaches were great, the largest I'd ever seen."

France (Strasbourg)
Germany (Stuttgart) Spring 2007 Sue calls Strasbourg "a fairy-tale city."

Spain (Granada, Casades, Murcia) February 2006 "Southern Spain, i.e. Estepona, Murcia, is an uplifting experience, makes me feel young, vibrant and rearing to go, lively atmosphere & carefree, laid-back feel."

Germany (Lake Constance) November 2005 "I am going to lovely Germany around Lake Constance for my birthday..."

Mediterranean Sea October 2004 A cruise from Malta to Venice, with stops in Sicily, Corfu, and Dubrovnik.

Spain (Estepona) March-April 2004

Austria (Salzburg) November 2003 "It is a really wonderful place. I went on a day tour of The Sound of Music. It was fantastic, I wanted to run down a hill singing The Hills are Alive, and I bloody well did. My husband and friends said they thought I was mad, I told them, yes you are right."

Thailand February 2003

Kenya December 2001 Safari holiday. Sue's husband Roger had a gig playing there with his band at this time.

USA (Las Vegas; the Grand Canyon) Spring 2001 Sue reports that she enjoyed this trip very much, and would like to return to the western US, particularly to visit Lake Tahoe and Yellowstone National Park.

This page last updated June 19, 2011.

Place(s) Visited	Date	Remarks
Rhodes, Greece	June 2011	"I must say, the Greeks are such lovely, warm, friendly, hospitable people. My cousin Carol & I had a really great time, we had lots of laughs, explored all down the east coast of the island. It's larger than one thinks, but I'm afraid to say, it seems to be hit, like the other Greek islands by the recession – not many English people about, more Czech and Russian. The weather was very hot, and I got a very good colour (tan) I mean."
Nile Valley, Egypt	December 2010	"Well! We had a wonderful experience cruising on the River Nile in Egypt. It is astounding, visiting the temples & tombs in the mountains & desert. The culture and the history of thousands of years ago is simply unbelievable, and the dedication of the Egyptologists that escort you on the itineries are second to none! I would certainly recommend this type of holiday to anyone who wants to experience something different."
Majorca, Spain	May 2010	Sue and her cousin Carol spent a week on the sunny island of Majorca. Sue writes: "[T]here is a lovely big harbour where the cruise liners come in to dock, we took a boat trip around the harbour, and were mesmerised by all the cyclists everywhere, they seem to encourage everyone to cycle as there are special lanes everywhere, then we visited the grand cathedral of Palma that overlooks the harbour. What a fantastic place."
Prague, Czech Republic	December 2009	To celebrate the holiday season, Sue visited the famous Christmas markets in Prague.
Lot region, southwest France	May 2009	"We are visiting friends who have a home in the Lot Region. It is really lovely there, fantastic old villages by the River Lot. I can also practise my French, which I really enjoy."
Germany (Saarland)	November 2008	"I...decided that after all these years I like Riesling wine. The scenery is very pretty, with lovely coloured old timber beautiful houses - just breathtaking. There are also numerous castles & lovely old churches. We walked our feet off."
Bergerac region, southwest France	May 2008	"...we are driving down to stay with [friends] and tour about the region. I will be able to brush up on my French. I love the French lingo, and will enjoy trying my best to be understood."
Germany (Feldberg, the Black Forest)	August 2007	"Took a 10-kilometer hike up a mountain - glowing with perspiration, adrenalin flowing. Views were spectacular. Three hours later arrived back at our base at a splendid fairy tale hotel, then tucked into a fantastic home made Black Forest Gateaux cake, laced with so much Kirsch I felt drunk. I really love Germany, and the people, in fact everything about it, and I even lost a little weight through all the exercise. - I'll have to continue walking up mountains!"
Portugal	July 2007	"The beaches were great, the largest I'd ever seen."
France (Strasbourg) Germany (Stuttgart)	Spring 2007	Sue calls Strasbourg "a fairy-tale city."
Spain (Granada, Casades, Murcia)	February 2006	"Southern Spain, i.e. Estepona, Murcia, is an uplifting experience, makes me feel young, vibrant and rearing to go, lively atmosphere & carefree, laid-back feel."
Germany (Lake Constance)	November 2005	"I am going to lovely Germany around Lake Constance for my birthday..."
Mediterranean Sea	October 2004	A cruise from Malta to Venice, with stops in Sicily, Corfu, and Dubrovnik.
Spain (Estepona)	March-April 2004
Austria (Salzburg)	November 2003	"It is a really wonderful place. I went on a day tour of The Sound of Music. It was fantastic, I wanted to run down a hill singing The Hills are Alive, and I bloody well did. My husband and friends said they thought I was mad, I told them, yes you are right."
Thailand	February 2003
Kenya	December 2001	Safari holiday. Sue's husband Roger had a gig playing there with his band at this time.
USA (Las Vegas; the Grand Canyon)	Spring 2001	Sue reports that she enjoyed this trip very much, and would like to return to the western US, particularly to visit Lake Tahoe and Yellowstone National Park.