Travel, life, loves and laughs.
The Magdalenenklause (the Hermitage of St Mary Magdalene) at Nymphenburg Palace in Munich is one of the most intriguing and unique architectural features within the palace grounds. Built between 1725 and 1728 under the direction of Elector Max Emanuel, this hermitage-style retreat was designed as a place of solitude and spiritual reflection.… Read the rest
This small homemade operation is run out of Polemarhi in the foothills of Crete’s Maleme region. Out on the Little Fun Train for the afternoon, we have already discovered the villages of Kolymvari, Marathokefala and Vouves. Each with their own version of charm and slice of history, from monasteries and saints to millennia old olive trees, the traditions here are rich and varied.… Read the rest
A short way up into the hills we arrive at the traditional village of Marathokefala where time seems to stand still. Here, the pace of life takes the slow road, with many daily rituals continuing as they have done for centuries.… Read the rest
