All Articles
Recent Articles
-
Gozo Island: Beyond Victoria
Gozo is a small island a short ferry ride across the Mediterranean Sea from Malta. It was the first of island in the Maltese Archipelago to be settled and features the oldest ruins, the Ġgantija Temples at Xagħra. Other attractions include a windmill, a cave featuring a window with a view and a…
-
Puerto de Mogán, the Little Venice of Gran Canaria
The pretty resort of Puerto de Mogán, fringed by a beautiful beach on the southern coastline of Gran Canaria is the creation of Rafael Neville. He transformed a fishing village into a stunning seaside resort featuring traditional style white buildings bridging little canals that flow down to a…
-
Hacienda La Rekompensa in Gran Canaria
Taking a trip to Gran Canaria? I can recommend a visit to the Hacienda La Rekompensa a banana plantation with a nineteenth century Canarian house at its heart. Surrounded by a lush green landscape and close to the town of Arucas it incorporates the Plátano Canario museum and a shop bursting with…
-
Arehucas a Rum Distillery in Gran Canaria
While on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria take a stroll through the history of Canarian rum at Destilerias Arehucas (Arehucas Distillery) and learn about the production process of this distinctive rum - fresh and aged - before enjoying a tasting of the rums and liqueurs produced here. The…
-
Bergen, a UNESCO Gem
Bergen, Norway’s second biggest city is a designated City of Gastronomy and a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Centuries earlier it became an important trading centre due to the presence of the Hanseatic League whose old settlement, Bryggen has been designated a UNESCO site. Today this…
-
Tromsø – A Magical Arctic Experience
Daylight hours may be short during the winter in Tromsø, Norway but the days are full of the magic of the Arctic. Take the Fjellheisen Cable Car up Mt Fløya to watch a magical panorama as the sun rises, visit the Arctic Cathedral, Polar Museum, Polaria and the unique Troll Museum.
-
Bergen: The Grand Opening of the Christmas Season
This year on November 19 Bergen celebrated the opening of Christmas with several events including the Festival of Lights (Lysfesten), the Gingerbread Town (Pepperkakebyen) and LUMAGICA an illuminated walk through the Bergen Fortress (Bergenhus Festning). It was a magical afternoon and evening as…
-
Explore the Vibrant Town of Falmouth in Cornwall
Falmouth, Cornwall, Falmouth Harbour, National Maritime Museum, St Mawes Castle, Discovery Quay, Prince of Wales Quay, Pendennis Castle, Arwenack House, Custom House Quay, King’s Pipe, Arwenack House, Gyllyngdune Gardens, The Moor in Falmouth, Royal Mail Packet Station, British Empire, Fal Estuary,
-
Thalassa in Falmouth – Self-Catering Property above Falmouth Harbour
Ideally situated in the centre of Falmouth with a large balcony overlooking Falmouth Harbour at the rear Thalassa is a delightful place for a holiday in Cornwall. The light, spacious rooms in this four-bedroomed apartment offer excellent accommodation for families or groups of friends. Thalassa is…
-
Romsey: A Town on the Famous River Test
The historic town of Romsey in Hampshire lies on the banks of the River Test which flows through it and its tributary, Fishlake Stream, that trickles along its streets. This pretty town is famous for its Norman Abbey and continues to uphold the tradition of regular markets in its Market Place and…
