‘She had always been fond of history, and here (in Rome) was history in the stones of the street and the atoms of the sunshine.’ Henry James (writer.) Have you ever felt the elation that comes when you finally get to strike a long yearned for item off your bucket list? It feels great doesn’t …
A Taste Of Rome – a memorable walk to the Colosseum. Read More »
Beautiful memories of Portugal continue to haunt me. I’ve already written about how wonderful Lisbon was, a city I yearn to visit again. But Portugal is so much more than Lisbon and I had a chance to venture outside of the city during my recent visit. A smorgasbord of wonders with beautiful scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, quaint …
A Taste Of Portugal – sun, sea and history in the heartland. Read More »
There’s no way to describe the excitement I feel each time I pack my bags knowing that I’m setting off on the next mini-adventure. I often fantasize about taking off on a grand tour, traversing the globe with absolute freedom, dipping in and out of continents and islands at will. Alas, while the grand plan …
On a recent trip to Scotland we ended up in Ayrshire quite by accident. Intending to visit the Highlands, a last minute mix-up meant we ended up going to Ayrshire instead. The birthplace of famous sons like Robert the Bruce, Sir Alexander Fleming and Robert Burns, the county of Ayrshire is a region of contrasts. Lying on the …
A Taste Of Scotland – a day out on the Ayrshire coast. Read More »
From the Atlantic coast to the foothills of the Massif Central the beautiful Poitou-Charentes region of western France is an amazingly diverse landscape. With some of the mildest weather in France outside the areas on the mediterranean, it spans sundrenched beaches, estuaries, vineyards, rivers and woods. Breathtaking are the fields just resplendent with sunflowers their faces …
Spain has often been described as a collection of regions rather than a country. Each has its own unique customs, character and even language. One area with a very distinct identity is the Basque Country. Considered a separate nation by the over 2 million people who live there, it is an area that covers parts …
A Taste Of The Basque Country – 48 hours in Bilbao. Read More »