Gran Canaria: Dolphin And Whale Watching
In search of a bit of winter sun, I booked a last minute flight to Gran Canaria for a long weekend. The Canary Islands are often a go-to destination for us Brits during winter as…
A Trip Into The Bihar Countryside, Romania
I love the countryside. I love walking, running and cycling in it and I delight in taking photographs of it. As I live in England, I’m used to seeing beautiful green fields, occasionally containing animals….
The Tranquil Beauty of Perast and Kotor Bay, Montenegro
I had great plans for Montenegro. The wild country of Europe, home to enchanted mountains and vast national parks, it would be a perfect venue for some adventuring I had thought. There would be hiking…
The Beautiful Baroque City of Ragusa Ibla, Sicily
Back in May this year I was fortunate enough to pay a visit to this stunning part of Sicily with my mother. We were on one of our breaks away again and staying in the…
Hiking, Climbing And Outdoor Adventures In Cyprus
Cyprus is a fabulous destination for those who enjoy some activity and adventure in their holidays. The outdoor pursuit offerings are plentiful; the warm, calm seas mean that water-sports are an obvious draw, and cycling…
A Long Weekend Away In Amsterdam
I was recently fortunate to spend a long weekend away in Amsterdam with my lovely daughter. Before we went my daughter was struggling with anxiety about the trip, but after conversations and lots of reassurance…
Wolfsschanze – Into The Wolf’s Lair
It’s true that spontaneous decisions are often the best ones, and our unplanned visit to Wolfsschanze ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to north-eastern Poland two summers ago. We were staying…
Memories Of A Swiss Minibreak To Thun
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to win a competition which entitled me to an all-expenses paid minibreak to Switzerland and was put up in a luxury hotel on the edge of…
5 Must Dos In Lisbon
I rarely go to a city that I could see myself living in, but Lisbon is one of them. New York is the other… We went for a sun-soaked four-day break last June with our…
Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland’s Highest Waterfall
Around an hour’s drive south of Dublin, you will find the Powerscourt Estate which sits on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. As you approach the area you are greeted with the kind…
Hiking The Mont-Rebei Gorge, Catalunya
Over on the far western side of Catalunya on the border with Aragon lies el Congost de Mont-Rebei; the magnificent Mont-Rebei gorge. The gorge provides the scenery for some fantastic walking with narrow paths cutting…
The Spanish Steps, Rome (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti)
I was recently fortunate enough to visit the beautiful city of Rome with hubby. It was for a special occasion (30th Anniversary – how time flies!) and he was keen to go – happy days…