The Algarve is alluring. Coastal Algarve receives much exposure for its breathtaking cliffs, golden beaches, scalloped bays and sandy islands. It is also the most insane party destination I have ever visited. After arriving in Lagos on an overnight train from Madrid I have basically not stopped partying. I am staying at a hotel called […]
Madrid has been OK! I will need to return here one day as I’m not giving it my usual open-minded approach to travel – this is mainly down to the heat. It is 43C which is unbearable and I have been travelling non-stop for 4 months so am in need of some down time. Madrid, […]
I’ve spent two nights in Valencia. It was some much needed downtime after a crazy few days in Barcelona. I allowed the group I’ve been travelling with to move on to Madrid and given myself two full days of relaxation. Visiting the beach here has been a highlight – there is sand!!! (Many of the […]
Barcelona is my first stop in Spain and a place I have dreamed of visiting for many years (probably since I watched the 1990 Olympic Games on TV). The thought of sun, tapas, latin music and sangria have always appealed and I was very excited about arriving here. The heat was something I hadn’t anticipated! We’ve been spent […]
Today I’m leaving Nice for Barcelona, Spain – which I am very excited about but first I need to update you about my visit to Monaco & the district of Monte Carlo. Monaco is an independent microstate on France’s Mediterranean coastline known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbor and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which […]
Nice, capital of the French Riviera, skirts the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century Europe’s elite, the city today balances old-world decadence with modern urban energy. Its sunshine and liberal attitude have long attracted artists, whose work hangs in its museums. With vibrant markets […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
