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
Category: Europe
#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
#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
Gooster on the Loose 