A Journey to Crete, Costantinople, Naples and Florence: Three Months Abroad

A vivid diary unfolds as a newly‑married couple sets out on their first long‑distance honeymoon, leaving behind the bustle of London for an adventurous three‑month tour of the Mediterranean. The narrator’s voice captures the excitement of saying goodbye to children, the tender moments with friends in Brussels, and the crisp, early‑March air of Cologne, while offering keen observations of bustling markets, elegant cafés and the grand cathedrals they encounter along the way.

From the sun‑kissed shores of Crete to the winding streets of Constantinople, the journey continues through the lively ports of Naples and the artistic splendor of Florence. Along the route, the author blends personal reflections with lively sketches of local customs, architecture and the people she meets, inviting listeners to share in the wonder of mid‑nineteenth‑century travel and the intimate bond between a husband and wife exploring a world that feels both familiar and newly discovered.