We stayed at the Lindos Blu, and blue was indeed a glorious hallmark. Not in the hotel itself, which was mainly a minimalist white, with splashes of vivid colour in … Continue reading #20 Greece: A blue & white paradise
#19 Portugal: Moorish castles and custard tarts
“I am traveling less in order to be able to write more. I select my travel destinations according to their degree of usefulness to my work.” Jose Saramago, Nobel prize-winning … Continue reading #19 Portugal: Moorish castles and custard tarts
#18 On Safari: Up close and personal with South Africa’s wild animals
“The views were immensely wide. Everything that you saw made for greatness and freedom, and unequalled nobility.” ― Karen Blixen, Out of Africa Tracker Joy was perched in his spotter’s seat, fixed … Continue reading #18 On Safari: Up close and personal with South Africa’s wild animals
#17 Switzerland: Land of lakes and mountains
“One thing to remember on the Eiger, never look up, or you may need a plastic surgeon.” Don Whillans, climber and mountaineer Few countries can be as purely picturesque as … Continue reading #17 Switzerland: Land of lakes and mountains
#16: Winter city break in Riga, Latvia: Cross-country skiing and balsam liqueur
In my silent valleys Rye bows to the roads Jasmine glows in its own love there, The sun pouring mellow, With a white blossom of clouds The sky bends under … Continue reading #16: Winter city break in Riga, Latvia: Cross-country skiing and balsam liqueur
#15 The Nepalese Himalayas: How to get a natural high
“To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live.” Tenzing Norgay The Twin Otter’s conical nose tilted upward, its propellors whirred like giant bees and then we were surging … Continue reading #15 The Nepalese Himalayas: How to get a natural high
The Twelve Cakes of Christmas – Day 12
This series of short posts in cake started with a homemade cake so I thought it was fitting to finish with my homemade Christmas muffins. This a fantastic Nigella recipe … Continue reading The Twelve Cakes of Christmas – Day 12
