Sant Pau Hypostyle Hall

Sant Pau – Hypostyle Hall

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its Hypostyle Hall, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau

Sant Pau

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect. I’m both inspired and in awe of this discovery.… Read the rest

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas is a captivating winery nestled in the picturesque countryside near Manresa, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. I’m on a tour with Viator, having just come from the morning at Montserrat and everyone is ready for some tasting, combined with tapas.… Read the rest

Girona

Girona

Nestled along the banks of the Onyar River in northeastern Spain, Girona is a medieval gem in the heart of Catalonia. It’s a city that effortlessly combines history, culture and breathtaking beauty to provide a fascinating glimpse into Catalonia’s past.… Read the rest

Peratallada

Plaça de les Voltes, Peratallada

Peratallada is one of the best-preserved examples of medieval architecture in Catalonia. After a visit to nearby Girona this morning, it’s been a beautiful drive through the countryside to get here.

As we approach from the car park, crossing a bridge and into the town, it becomes apparent the closer we get that this place is special.… Read the rest

The Gallery of Romanian Old Art

The Gallery of Romanian Old Art

The Gallery of Romanian Old Art, or the Romanian Medieval Art Gallery, is part of the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. After the morning at The Village Museum, I arrive to discover a car show outside the gallery.… Read the rest

The Village Museum

The Village Museum: a folk house from Stănești, Arges, decorated with local craft

So much more than a museum, The Village Museum in Bucharest is a delightful day out. Also known as the Bucharest Ethnographic Museum, this open air museum dedicates itself to Romania’s historic buildings.… Read the rest

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

Welcome to Abu Simbel, one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in Egypt and a testament to the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We arrive at the site on the banks of Lake Nasser in southern Egypt, on a spectacular day in October.… Read the rest

September Staycation 

September Staycation

A September Staycation was deemed in order after a month’s worth of weekends spent celebrating a string of birthdays.  Plus, the weather is feeling almost bearable again after another long, hot, Dubai summer.

My husband and I take ourselves off to Le Meridian Mina Seyahi.  All… Read the rest

Côte d’Azur Dining – 5 of the Best

Les Bains du Castel

France is the home of gastronomy and although perhaps not acknowledged as the centre of France’s culinary delights, there are nevertheless, plenty of opportunities to savor some exquisite French fare along the stunning Côte d’Azur.

The count down begins.… Read the rest