Hvar, Croatia: Sunshine and Klapa Music
A heavenly reprieve to the glowering skies and drivers of Italy, Hvar, Croatia offers us that quiet medieval village by the sea we had been dreaming about…..
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World Travels
Montsec and Vimy Monuments: Poignant Remembrances
World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with many of battles fought in France. Visiting just two of the monuments – Montsec and Vimy – that pay tribute to those lives list, can be a powerfully humble experience.
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Greek Refugee Camp: Hiya’s Hair
I open the small gate into the Greek refugee camp and wave a greeting to the various ‘gatekeepers’
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Medical Emergencies while Travelling: Relax and Enjoy the Adventure!
Medical Emergencies while Travelling in Unfamiliar Countries Most of us are loathe to think about medical emergencies while travelling. Falling
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A Week in Cape Town: Mountains, Mandela & Minstrel Day
A startingly beautiful city, Cape Town is also home to a vibrant street culture and stirring historical past. You will stand in awe of this city and its people.
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South African Highlights: Four Week Adventure with Intrepid Travel
Unpacking South African highlights after touring cross-country with Intrepid Travel is not a walk in
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Vienna’s House Museums: Intimate Moments with Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Haydn
Vienna’s house museums fly under the radar but for fans of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Haydn,
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Meet-Ups for Travellers on Trains in Transylvania
No one told us that meet-ups on trains in Transylvania was a given. We were travelling from Budapest to Istanbul
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A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim
The realities of a popular pilgrimage – The Camino – can sometimes overwhelm the transcendent….
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Trulli, Matera, Sassi
Travellers in regions of Basilicata and Puglia in southern Italy are treated to an array of unusual homes and vistas.
One of the treasures, the city of Matera, has been designated Europe’s Cultural Capital for 2016.