A Package Holiday In Funchal, Madeira
My poor old passport has been locked in a drawer for three long years, so seemed like it was high time to take it out for a spin. Keeping things simple, I went for a…
A Visit To Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Mesmerised by its art, from the winding steps of the Alhambra fortress, Granada, that boasts famous Islamic architecture, to the city streets of Realejo with its graffiti and interpretations of the world. ‘El nino de…
Ku’Damm Christmas Lights, Berlin
Every year, Berlin’s most fashionable shopping street, Ku’Damm, becomes even more glamorous with an extensive Christmas lights display. The Kurfürstendamm, or Ku’damm for short, is the city’s famous shopping boulevard. From late November to early…
Walk Around The Lakes Of Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke, Berlin
Autumn is my favourite time of year to visit two of Berlin’s most popular lakes: Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke. The other seasons have their charms of course, but by early October the days are still…
Overlooking The Normandy Beaches, The British D-Day Memorial
The huge beaches and rolling coastal countryside of Normandy where the D-Day landings started the final chapters of the Second World War in June 1944, are dominated by that history. There are numerous museums, huge…
Alta Badia Adventure – The Best Things To Do In The Dolomites
I am standing on top of a gnarly pinnacle overlooking the series of S-shaped bends that make up the spectacular Passo Gardena mountain pass. My heart is pumping, partly due to the exertion of climbing…
A San Sebastián Travel Guide – The Foodie City
San Sebastián – or Donostia, to use its Basque name – may well be the best place to eat in Spain. It is a bold statement, yet I may go a step further and suggest…
Athens, Connecting Myths & Legends To Our World
Anyone who has visited the Royal Courts of Justice, London and taken a stroll along to the Central Criminal Court, aka The Old Bailey, might recognise its most symbolic statue, connecting us with Greek mythology….
A Reykjavik Food Tour
One of the joys of foreign travel is exploring the food, flavours, and the dining culture of another country. I must admit, I had not considered Iceland as a gastronomic destination, with my pre-flight thoughts…
Malin Head – Ireland’s Most Northern Point
Malin Head is situated on the Inishowen Peninsular, the most northern point on mainland Ireland. It is a beautifully wild and rugged area and is also the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. Seaview Tavern…
A City Break In Florence – Discover The Charm
I fell in love with Firenze, or as we say, Florence, for a reason I can’t quite put my finger on. Was it the Renaissance art and beautiful architecture within the ancient walls? Could it…
Sail Away On The Aegean Sea With Your Own Private Gulet
If you are looking for a holiday to escape the crowds and for complete and utter relaxation, read on. What is it like to sail the tranquil, emerald green, warm waters around the coast of Turkey…