We can whine about Covid … or we can wine and dine
Every autumn our group of wine-loving friends organises a four- to five-day trip. The objective is pure hedonism – we stay in wonderful hotels, eat a lot of excellent food,
Vines, volcanoes and vigorous testing: an autumn escape to the Azores
Dark clouds danced above São Jorge in the distance, the angry winds of the Atlantic keeping them moving at pace. Far beyond the natural swimming pools sunk into the slate-black
The Moors Castle: A secret consumed by nature
Sintra, Portugal’s fairytale village named after the moon goddess ’Cyntia’ and worshipped by ancient pagans who used to inhabit the land, is one of the most enigmatic places I have
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
The Vatican’s Secrets
The Vatican City is the smallest country I have ever visited. In fact, it is the smallest country in the world. It even has its own football team, consisting entirely
A long-weekend in Lisbon: sightseeing with social distancing
August always promises two things; long-balmy days and an influx of tourists, all eager to explore the magic of our beloved country. From the wineries in the north to the
Love in the time of … Covid
After 18 weeks (126 days) of conscientious, strict lockdown, with only our walks in the near-by countryside to break the monotony, it was time to break out. We had read
Pena Palace: The Triton Gateway
We are all living in some strange times due to the current world pandemic and one of the effects of these strange times was having the pleasure of enjoying my
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 many faces of Portugal
I love to travel. It’s one of my favourite things, to explore unknown places and sample their wares. As has been the case for everyone, the first part of 2020