Norway – Husky Sledding Through Rondane National Park
The husky’s steely blue eyes are trained on mine. Each bark turns the frozen air to steam. He strains forward on his chains, snarling. I hold a harness limply in my hands. We both know…
Azerbaijan – A Visit To Sheki
I had travelled up to the North of Azerbaijan, to the town of Sheki (or Shaki). A beautiful and ancient City with a gorgeous backdrop of the Caucasus mountains, nestled not far from the borders…
The Piano Man Of Azerbaijan
Unique, interesting, fascinating and delightful. Whilst touring around Gabala in the north of Azerbaijan I took time tour the Beltmann Piano factory. Greeting me at the door for the tour was the man himself, Hanz…
Azerbaijan, The Unique Udi Church of Nij
Whilst travelling through Gabala in the north of Azerbaijan I took the time to experience a small part but significant part of the religious makeup within the country. Religion is removed from the state here…
Azerbaijan – Sheki Kahn’s Palace
To return to Azerbaijan was a delight, a country I have fallen in love with. So much culture, so much genuine friendship and way too much to see and do in one trip. This time…
Portugal: Sintra – A Fairy Tale Escape
On a short break to Portugal, I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful hilltop town of Sintra. It’s an easy day trip from Lisbon, the capital, and was, in days gone by, the summer…
The Azores – Sete Cidades And A Full On Day Of Beauty And Wonder
Heading over to the Western end of Sao Miguel, Azores I came to the rim of the Sete Cidades crater. One of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, I got up there, looked down, and…
The Azores – A Sao Jorge Adventure from Top to Bottom
It was time for adventure, it was time for adrenalin and fun. I had hopped across to another gorgeous Azores island, Sao Jorge. Yes the pace of life here is very slow. Small communities around…
Sapphire Seas of Cyprus – Strolling The Coast of Ayia Napa
Over to the East of Cyprus sits the resort of Ayia Napa. To many known as a place of party but as soon as you get out of the centre a whole new paradise opens…
The Aphrodite Nature Trail – A Sublime Corner Of Cyprus
What a wonderful start to a trip to Cyprus, Day one it was boots on and off over to the far West of the island, the Akamas Peninsula, for the Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of…
Azerbaijan – Old City Baku
Sunset over Baku I love to arrive at a new destination to wonderful surprises. Azerbaijan and its capital Baku here is doing more than opening my mind to new experiences.. It is wowing my senses,…
The Netherlands, At Sunset and Sunrise
(A favorite dogwalk and wonderful place to calm down – IJsselmeer, Hoorn) Sunrise and sunset is a beautiful time in the Netherlands. The silence and peace in the morning or the tranquil scenes at the…