Walking St. James’ Way (for the second time)
April 26, 2024
Starting in Ferrol, the English Way is one of the shortest routes and far less travelled than the popular French one. … More Walking St. James’ Way (for the second time)
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How to climb a mountain
April 24, 2023
I find myself thumbing through the photos on my camera reel, over and over. The snowy shots merge into sunny alleys and a smile forms on my lips again as a flood of good memories comes rushing back. … More How to climb a mountain
Day trip to: Setenil de las Bodegas
January 15, 2020
Setenil de las Bodegas is one of the famous Pueblos Blancos in Andalusia. This quaint little village is quite literally in the hills of Cádiz, with streets that meander back and forth up either side of the riverbed and homes built right into the rock. … More Day trip to: Setenil de las Bodegas
Why walking over 100km to Santiago de Compostela was worth every step
May 9, 2019
I walked over 100 Km to Santiago de Compostela and I’d do it again. … More Why walking over 100km to Santiago de Compostela was worth every step
Sussex summer, Seville autumn.
September 23, 2017
I am aware that yesterday marked the first day of autumn. I am also aware that temperatures in Seville today are just about the same as they were during my visit to Eastbourne this summer. Sunny days, cooler nights, blue skies and inviting temperatures that make you want to spend your time outside. Perfect! … More Sussex summer, Seville autumn.
St. Fraimbault: a flowery village in France
August 24, 2017
Rural France is charming, there is no other way to describe it. … More St. Fraimbault: a flowery village in France
The perks of staying at a hostel
May 17, 2017
Four great reasons to stay at a hostel … More The perks of staying at a hostel
Visiting Lisbon. Part 3
May 2, 2017
Morning in Sintra Sintra. We’d heard all about Sintra. We’d planned a visit. In fact, we even took the 40 minute train ride out there from Lisbon. Everyone had promised it was a magical, fairytale kind of village, full of palaces and castles and wonders worth visiting. And I’m sure they weren’t wrong. However, we … More Visiting Lisbon. Part 3
Visiting Lisbon. Part 2
April 25, 2017
We wandered through the colourful neighbourhoods of Lisbon. Alfama, Chiado, Barrio Alto, Mouraria, Baixa… Every corner held a surprise, every turn opening out to another spot that would make us stare in wonder. … More Visiting Lisbon. Part 2
Visiting Lisbon. Part 1
April 18, 2017
It’s hard to think about Lisbon’s sunny plazas, its bright yellow trams, the cobbled streets, delicious cuisine, the friendly people, and not want to return. … More Visiting Lisbon. Part 1
The Spanish Berry 