Portugal’s Alto Alentejo
The Alentejo, Portugal’s largest province, has a distinctive character and beauty unlike anywhere else in the country. The vast plains of the Baixo (Lower) Alentejo in the south are sparsely
The Niagara Experience
The Niagara Waterfalls are one of the world’s most famous natural wonders, and I first witnessed this magnificent spectacle way back in 1970, during a tour of N.W. Canada. Holiday
Gyeongju – South Korea’s museum without walls
South Korea has featured frequently in the news this year, as a result of its successful management of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a remarkable country with industrious people and
The Cameron Highlands – Malaysia’s Little England
British geologist and explorer, Sir William Cameron, first spied these ‘highlands’ in Malaysia in 1885 and gleefully reported back about their mild climate and location on a gently sloping plateau. Sadly, Cameron’s
The Beautiful Island of La Palma The Landscape – Part 2
The sun shone from a clear blue sky, but it was icy cold with glistening frost on the ground. We stood on La Palma’s highest summit at over 2,400m and
The Beautiful Island of La Palma History and Heritage – Part 1
We are aware that presently there are travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, so here is some inspiration for the future. La Palma is a superb all-year round holiday destination