“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
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
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
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.
Rural France is charming, there is no other way to describe it. … More St. Fraimbault: a flowery village in France
Four great reasons to stay at a hostel … More The perks of staying at a hostel
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
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
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
This old abbey was home to a religious community unlike most others in Spain at that time. … More San Isidoro del Campo: how a bunch of monks impacted Christianity in Spain
At least once in a lifetime you should just go for it and travel solo. Córdoba was the perfect destination. … More Solo trip to Córdoba in January
