Dalt Vila

Dalt Vila

Ibiza dawns blue and warm, just the way I imagined it to and after a morning at the beach enjoying Ibiza’s blue sky and water we head into Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s old town or ‘upper town’, the walled historical centre from the Middle Ages.… Read the rest

Palma de Majorca

Views to the Cathedral from Es Baluard Museum

We start our day in Palma de Majorca at the Parc de la Mar. Gazing up, we have landed right in front of La Sau, the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. This incredible Cathedral dominates the skyline of this entire stretch of the old town, defining this stunning port side city.… Read the rest

Catedral de Mallorca

Catedral de Mallorca

One of the defining landmarks of Palma is the magnificent Catedral de Mallorca, more affectionately known by locals as La Seu. Rising above the city walls and overlooking the shimmering waters of Palma Bay, its honey-coloured sandstone seems almost to glow beneath the Mediterranean sun.… Read the rest

Århus Cathedral

Aarhus Cathedral

Århus is a city on the Jutland peninsula, the second largest in Denmark. It is a cultural and economic hub of the region known as much for its music festivals as its port and status of trading hub.

One of the first buildings of interest as you walk along the canal, after the Cultural Centre, unmissable on the harbour front, is the Århus Cathedral.… Read the rest

Museums & Monasteries

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

My first destination this afternoon after exploring some More of Tbilisi is the Museum of Fine Arts.  Unfortunately it looks like it’s closed.  I check out the Kashueti St George Church briefly and then the Lado Gudiashvilli Art Gallery, giving the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia a miss although there are some cool book topped bollards out the front.… Read the rest

Beaune

Beaune

Beaune is a captivating town nestled in the Burgundy region of eastern France. We arrive here from Annecy via a little picnic stop near Château de Sercy. The whole area seems renowned for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and prominent wine heritage.… Read the rest

Prague

Prague

Glorious Prague: Day 1 – 26 August

Prague is glorious.  We have arrived late August in Prague and while the night has a certain chill to it, the days are long and still relatively summery.  Jan greets us at the airport and we have been whisked away on a Czech adventure.… Read the rest