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After 30 years working in the travel industry, I had to look at new opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, I created my own travel website and blog which records my stories and adventures from a lifetime in the business. As well as blogs I feature holiday competitions, a bookshop, and travel news.
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Resorts
Home A Trip Along The Black Sea In this blog, I look back on 5 years from 2009 to 2014 when I worked for the leading travel specialist in Bulgaria. My journey follows a road trip travel… Read More
A Montenegro Road Trip
Home A few years ago, I embarked on a Montenegro adventure, with a spur-of-the-moment road trip to explore the country’s finest points of interest and resorts. From the beaches o… Read More
Le Mans 24 Hours – Then And Now
Later today I will be hitting the road once again with a trip over to France for the 24 Heures Du Mans Motor Race in Le Mans in the region of Pays de La Loire. It is over 30 years since I… Read More
Home When good friends seek advice about a destination I’ve yet to visit, my inquisitive nature takes centre stage. I have that desire to discover more and become intrigued as to… Read More
Home If you are planning your first trip to the Red City of Marrakech in Morocco, then I suggest you strap yourself in and prepare to immerse yourself in a city that will enchant, insp… Read More
Home Different By Nature Exciting news arrived in my inbox last week: the fabulous Hotel Jardin Tecina and Tecina Golf in La Gomera, which I visited and loved last year, is set for… Read More
Home Having enjoyed the Greek Cyclades Islands of Andros and Naxos, the last leg of my island-hopping adventure in the heart of the Aegean Sea was to be Mykonos – an island known… Read More
New Direct UK Charter Flights To Cuba
This week I was privileged to have been invited by The Cuba Tourist Office and Iron Travel to attend an event at the Melia White House Hotel in Albury Street, London to mark the launch of tw… Read More
The Beauty Of Naxos Island
Home Introducing Naxos Having spent four days on Andros Island, I now had a taste for Aegean adventures, so I was excited to be travelling on to Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades I… Read More
Taking My Time On Andros Island
Home Introducing Andros I have always found there to be something so exciting about boarding an early morning ferry. When it’s bound for an island I have never visited, in the… Read More
Cats, Dogs And Magic In Andros
Home A Chance Meeting In Chora I had only just stepped foot onto the island of Andros, the second largest among the Cyclades Islands in Greece, but in no time I found myself strolli… Read More
Hotel De Silhouette, Biarritz, France
Home When seeking the ideal hotel for a short break or holiday, certain components must align perfectly to earn my highest seal of approval. During a recent three-night stay in Biarrit… Read More
The Cayo Islands Of Cuba
Home What many people, including myself were unaware of, is that Cuba is the largest single island in the Caribbean. Travelling by road from top to toe, a journey of about 850 km, take… Read More
Charming Camagüey, Cuba
Home Nestled in the heart of Cuba, Camagüey is a city brimming with history, culture, and an irresistible charm. One of Cuba’s oldest and largest cities, I found myself capt… Read More
The Beach Resort Of Varadero, Cuba
Home A couple of hours east of Havana on Cuba’s long and narrow Peninsula de Hicacos, is the seaside resort of Varadero. This popular sun-kissed paradise is the perfect accompani… Read More
Good Times In Old Havana, Cuba
Home For many, there is a fascination and a mystery about the Caribbean Island of Cuba, thus earning its place on numerous bucket lists, not least mine. First-time visitors are not ent… Read More
The Gran Muthu Habana Hotel, Cuba
Home The Gran Muthu Habana Hotel (or Havana) was the first MGM Muthu Hotel property that I had the pleasure of staying at during my tour of Cuba. It was a fabulous introduction to the… Read More
Christmas In Seville
Home One Evening Of Magic Seville, nestled in the heart of Andalusia, transforms into a fairy-tale wonderland during December. Despite having only one evening to savour the “P… Read More
Discovering The Dolomites
Home A Blend of Nature, Adventure, and Culture The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are nestled in the northeastern part of Italy, and offer a picturesque landscape that evo… Read More
The Hotel Jardin Tecina, La Gomera
Home Way back in the early 2000s, when I worked for a specialist Tour Operator, we had a visit from the sales team at the Hotel Jardin Tecina, part of the Fred Olsen Group. They made a… Read More
The Authentic Tenerife And Beyond
Home The largest of Spain’s seven Canary Islands, Tenerife is today perhaps best known for its all-year-round sunshine, party scene, all-inclusive hotels, and family theme parks… Read More
Discovering Cuba
Home Over the past couple of weeks, I have been touring the largest of the Caribbean islands, and discovering Cuba, courtesy of Mintur, the Ministry of Cuba Tourism and Muthu Hotels… Read More
Gone Fishing In Colorado
Colorado, the Centennial State, is a true haven for anglers. With its majestic mountain landscapes, pristine lakes, and winding rivers, it offers an unparalleled fishing experience. From the… Read More
Autumn In Berlin
As you can see, last year I had the opportunity to visit Berlin and I always love hearing news from this fabulous city, including the latest communication about spending Autumn in Berlin… Read More
Top 5 Best Things To Do In Punta Cana
Home Top 5 Best Things To Do in Punta Cana Dreaming of postcard-perfect beaches, hidden coves, and jade-hued waters? You might need a vacation in Punta Cana. The best things to do i… Read More
World of Cruising and Celestyal Cruises, have a Greek Island Cruise up for grabs that is valid for travel between September and October 2023. The cruise goes from Athens (Piraeus Port) and f… Read More
Bergamo – A City Of Two Halves
Home Bergamo is one of the two Italian cities of culture for 2023. Its close proximity to the more box office Italian names such as Venice, Verona or Milan often means that tourists pass b… Read More
Brescia – Go Visit!
Home Brescia, Italy I was always one of those kids that, when told not to do something, I did it! I have not changed. Last week I was given a few warning signals about going to the city… Read More
The Italian Lakes – Lake Iseo
Home Lake Iseo Whilst Lake Garda will always attract the headlines, I wanted to visit Lake Iseo, especially during the Spring when visitor numbers are far less than in those busy summer… Read More
The Italian Lakes – Lake Garda
Home A Little Italian Adventure There is something truly magical and romantic about a holiday to one of the many Italian lakes. Spectacular scenery, sophisticated accommodation, and sup… Read More
Beautiful Bolzano
Home Bolzano I had never heard of Bolzano in the South Tyrol where the locals speak both Italian and German. However, after just 24 hours this little stop has been the highlight of my I… Read More
Vicenza – In No Way Vanilla
Home Vicenza Another wonderful short train journey costing just €4.70 euros took us from Padua to the city of Vicenza. Classy Vicenza is known for its World Heritage Listed bui… Read More
Padua Or Padova
Home Holy Bread Rolls With my brief yet enjoyable visit to Venice at an end, I made my way to the railway station to take a 45-minute train journey to the city of Padova (Padua in Eng… Read More
Venice Revisited
Home Royally Stitched Up In Venice We all know that Venice is one of THE world’s great cities. It had been some 30+ years since I was last crisscrossing those iconic little bridge… Read More
An Italian Adventure
Home In May 2023, I embarked on an Italian Adventure which took me to many of the best cities and regions of Northern Italy. The trip started in the iconic city of Venice where I r… Read More
Stepping Into Northern Portugal
Home This spring, following a journey along the northern coast of Spain from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela, I stepped into Northern Portugal and the country’s second ci… Read More
The Undiscovered North Coast Of Spain
Home In April 2023, I took a road trip along the Undiscovered North Coast Of Spain on the Bay of Biscay. I had always wanted to discover the Basque Country as well as the iconic, Picos… Read More
Braga – Just For The Day
Home Braga Yesterday morning I left my Porto hotel to go to the library. A little odd you might think but the Libraria Lello is one of the top attractions in the city. Effectively its a ve… Read More

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