I’ve actively encouraged my family and friends to ask me questions about my travel, as I go. Some questions have come through from my niece – Finnella.

Q. Do you plan on singing karaoke in a foreign language?

Of course, what’s a holiday with a good Karaoke session – ideally I would have liked to try Opera in Rome however I may be better suited to a beer hall in Germany!

Q. If so, how will you film it for us to watch?

Easy one Finn, Debbie bought me a ‘selfie stick’! Will definitely be posted on the Blog!

Q. Would you even want us to watch?

Absolutely, you’ll miss my dulcet tones whilst I’m gone!

Q. What foreign language would you like to sing karaoke in?

I think it would be interesting in Danish although I think I’m going to have to stick with English.

Q. How do you feel about attempting to find the Game of Thrones set/actors? 

Hmmm – not really on my list of things to do? A quick google search tells me they film in Croatia, Iceland, Morocco and Northern Ireland – you’re best chance is when I get to Northern Ireland although if Jon Snow’s not around – I won’t bother!

Q. Or possibly the actors from Harry Potter?

Harry who?

Q. If you get close enough, so you plan on re-enacting the Sound of Music?

I am specifically going to Salzburg to do just that! Maybe I’ll get my karaoke moment as well.

Q. Are you going to attempt to find ABBA?

You mean stalk them? Seek out Agnetha’s hidden island home? No, if I do make it to Stockholm, I will definitely visit the ABBA museum and there must be ABBA karaoke somewhere, surely!

Q. What are three books you’re intending to read on your holiday, and why?

Just three? Margaret Atwood’s “Handmaid’s Tale“(a gift from a friend); David Baldacci’s “The Last Mile” (one of my favourite authors – I anxiously await his releases); Jojo Moyes “Me Before You” and “After You” (Movie coming out soon – I saw the trailer recently and I’m a sucker for a love story – although I like to read the book before the movies)! The problem is, I’m Day 6 into my holiday and have already read four books – loving this although I fear it’s going to cost me a fortune!

Q. Have you learnt the word for champagne in several languages yet?

“Champagne” is universal I don’t need to learn it any other way.

Q. Would you rather sit next to an old person or a crying baby on a plane?

Good question – I really don’t mind provided I have a window seat.

Q. Apart from things such as a passport and money, what can you not travel without?

Definitely my e-reader.

Q. Are you going to miss Bella or Simba more?

Ummmm – tough choice, I love them both the same – oh, is that the kids?

Q. Some of the other questions are all about inspiration or motivation, so why do you think we are asking you these questions?

To make me think and to inspire and motivate me and give me something else to do other than read!