Venice Virgins We Are Not
Stephano suggests that we drive to Punta Sabbione, the tiny finger-like peninsula which is across from Venezia, and then take one of the many ferries into the city. Noventa di Piave is already halfway there, and we quickly agree...
Touring France and Germany with These Two Books
“Despite everything, Ruby had loved living in Europe. She loved having history envelop her as she strolled the streets; she loved the French word ‘flaneur’ – to amble along or to hang around. It applied here...
PHOTO: And Buddha Blesses All
Our first stop is the Wat Bupparam, housing the famous 400-year-old Teak Buddha, and we are met at the gates by two women bearing small baskets and we think, “oh, no, more touts. Religious touts this time”.
PHOTOS: The Incredible Byzantine Mosaics of the Cattedrale di Monreale
Beautiful, beautiful memories of Sicily this time last year. The incredible Byzantine Mosaics in the Cattedrale di Monreale, perhaps one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture. And although not so refined as...
Overnight on the Hurtigruten to Bergen
Our overnight is uneventful, our cabin a snug cocoon from the chilly Norwegian Sea air as we chug and amble our way towards Bergen. We have a quiet morning; breakfast is our standard Scandinavian buffet of cereal, porridge,...
Paris Guide: Things to See, Do and Eat
Paris has charmed everyone with its vibrant streets, high art, superb cuisine and astonishing architecture. The only City of Lights exudes authenticity, romance, and style that no one can resist. Whether you’re strolling along...
Pulling Open Our Balinese Doors and Stepping Out.
Heat and humidity greet us this morning as we pull open our wooden Balinese doors and step out. We head up to the main pavilion for breakfast and see staff preparing for the start of a majour holiday in Bali. Small handwoven reed...
On the Steps of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
Hot, Hot, Hot. The predicted temperature in Bangkok will be 42 degrees! This does not include the humidity. Some businesses and venues are open; some are closed for day two of Songkran in Bangkok. Staff at our hotel isn’t...
Following the Coast of the Aegean, Southward.
We follow the coast of the Aegean southward, towards Selçuk, Turkey the sea as beautifully blue as every photo of it shows.
Diving the King Cruiser Wreck and Shark Point in Koh Phuket, Thailand
A gorgeous day! We are on a boat, heading to 2 dive sites in the Andaman Sea, for the 1st day of diving in our advanced scuba certification course. The course consists of 5 different dives over two days. Today we will do 2 of...