The Vibrant Colours and Jewellery Of East Africa
A highlight of all my travels is often coming away with art, fabrics and jewellery that remind me of the destination. Travellers coming to East Africa are spoilt for choice on the vibrant fabrics and…
The Annapurna Circuit, Nepal – An Epic Trek
The 12 day Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal is considered one of the best long-distance treks in the world. The Annapurna Circuit while at times pretty tough thank you very much, is stunningly beautiful, and…
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….
Tralonca, The Heart Of Corsica
When we decided to go on a holiday this summer we had no real plans on where to go. We thought we’d take pot luck and see if we could get a bargain on flights….
Exploring Seascapes and Tall Ships in Sunderland
I recently had a very interesting couple of days spent again on the North East coast of England. With the marvellous backdrop of the Sunderland Tall Ship Races. The area between the Rivers Tyne and…
Azerbaijan – Təndir Bread in Old City Baku
On every trip I make to Baku, Azerbaijan, there is one thing I ‘must’ do. That is get myself to Old City Baku to get me some taste of the local, traditionally made Təndir Bread. It…
Hiking in the Aragonese Pyrenees
The sunny side of the Pyrenees is without a doubt in Spain, and the most dramatic, rugged and wild section of the Spanish Pyrenees is in Aragón. A stunning national park, majestic canyons, abundant wildlife,…
Hull Streetlife Museum – A Time Travelling Experience
The Streetlife Museum in Kingston-Upon-Hull is a transport museum with a whole lot to offer, and over the last few visits with my family has built some fun memories too. The 1940’s high street grabs my imagination…
A Walk Around Whitby
Whitby has a lot to offer for enthusiasts of a whole variety of interests. History, vampires, sea-food, super views and plenty of walks. It is a place my parents took me a few times as…
Experience Catalunya – Lleida and the Pyrenees
So what do you know about Catalunya? Many of you will have been to Barcelona and it’s a fabulous and vibrant city. Maybe you’ve taken a holiday in the Costa Brava and been fortunate enough…
Time with the Batwa People of Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest
I had arrived at Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest in the South West of Uganda. The plane journey and the experience over road of the previous posts was over and it was time to discover this magical…
Uganda – The Road to Bwindi
It was time for the second leg of my journey to see the wild Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest. I was really getting excited for the adventures ahead but like I have said before…