Travel, life, loves and laughs.
There is a lot to see and do in Frankfurt Am Main so you would be forgiven for having a ‘to do‘ list on arrival, just like I did. In between all the activity though, it’s important to take in the ambiance of exactly where you are.… Read the rest
We arrive in Berat wearied from a travel day although somewhat revived by our recent Byrek late lunch. It’s the perfect time to head out to explore the town, grab a sundowner and enjoy the early spring evening.… Read the rest
Walking Heraklion (also Irakleio), you’ll discover a pleasant old town with plenty of history mixed with gelato shops and fountains. The old town proper, delineated from the newer parts of the city by the old Venetian Walls, is very walkable with many streets having been pedestrianised and cars limited within the old town walls.… Read the rest
Sofia is a city that reveals itself slowly. Even more so if you’re walking Sofia. At first glance, it feels like a blend of Soviet-era austerity and modern European energy. But look closer, beneath your feet, behind church doors and within quiet courtyards and you’ll find a city layered with more than two millennia of history.… Read the rest
In a city defined by layers – Roman foundations, medieval resilience, Ottoman influence and modern reinvention – the Banya Bashi Mosque stands as one of Sofia’s most enduring and quietly powerful historical markers. It does not dominate the skyline in the way grand cathedrals might, nor does it draw crowds with spectacle.… Read the rest
In a city layered with Roman ruins, Ottoman relics, and Orthodox churches, it might seem surprising that one of Sofia’s most symbolic landmarks is relatively new. The Monument of Saint Sofia, installed in 2000, does not date back centuries, yet it tells a story just as profound as any ancient structure.… Read the rest
Atop Melnik’s picturesque cliff tops, the St. Virgin Mary Spileotisa Monastery is perched. Known locally as the Holy Place, this tiny monastery, referred to a a cave (speleon) was built between 1209 – 1211. Its name is also associated with the Virgin Mary of the Holy Place at the Mount Athos monastery Vatopedi.… Read the rest
Only in Dubai could you imagine heart shaped lakes and then create them. The Love Lakes, located near the Al Qudra lakes and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, are just that.
In need of a break from the hustle and bustle, we have the Love Lakes as our destination this afternoon.… Read the rest
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
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