Barcelona is my first stop in Spain and a place I have dreamed of visiting for many years (probably since I watched the 1990 Olympic Games on TV). The thought of sun, tapas, latin music and sangria have always appealed and I was very excited about arriving here. The heat was something I hadn’t anticipated! We’ve been spent […]
Today I’m leaving Nice for Barcelona, Spain – which I am very excited about but first I need to update you about my visit to Monaco & the district of Monte Carlo. Monaco is an independent microstate on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbor and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which […]
Nice, capital of the French Riviera, skirts the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century Europe’s elite, the city today balances old-world decadence with modern urban energy. Its sunshine and liberal attitude have long attracted artists, whose work hangs in its museums. With vibrant markets […]
Easily one of my favourite places on earth! The pictured I had seen of these 5 villages embedded in the cliffs perfectly depict the beauty of this place. The Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colourful houses and ancient vineyards […]
On our journey from Siena to Florence we met a lot of cool people on the bus so ended up socialising a lot in Florence. Lots of drinking, many crazy nights – so much fun. Florence was much nicer than Rome, in my opinion. Not as many tourist attractions but a it looks a lot cleaner […]
Construction on the tower started in 1173 AD near the city’s cathedral on a piece of land known as Piazza dei Miracoli (“Square of Miracles”). The tower was round and 52 feet (16m) in diameter at the base with a projected height of 191 feet (58m). The first level was to be taller than the […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
