Even more of your thoughts on growing older
This is the third in our series of articles exploring how people in the near, at or over 80 age-group think and feel about getting older. The first two articles
More thoughts on growing older
Since my column last week, I have been pleased, appreciative and hugely gratified by your response to my invitation to offer up a few words about age and ageing, and
We may be getting older but don’t call us “old”
A few weeks ago, a number of “older” people (defined as near, at or over 80) of my acquaintance were given the following challenge: As fellow members of a “Brigade
Travel the world without leaving home
For those that have a constant ‘Wanderlust’ urge to travel and feel uncomfortable sitting around at home, then help is readily at hand. Let a good travel book do it
Thailand’s laid-back island of Koh Lanta
Unfortunately it was low tide when the ferry from Ao Nang, in Thailand’s southern province of Krabi, was due to leave for the two-hour crossing to the beautiful island of
The scenic city of Stockholm || Part 2
Often called “The Venice of the North”, Stockholm lies picturesquely on 14 islands where the fresh waters of Lake Mälaren join the Baltic Sea. The charm of its unique setting
The delights of the Duero River Valley
There is a part of Spain, within a day’s drive of the Algarve, that you may have never heard of, let alone visited. If I’m right, you have been missing
Copenhagen – Denmark’s stylish capital || Part 1
Copenhagen is a vibrant and clean capital city, full of history, culture, grand palaces, fine restaurants, ancient winding streets, beautiful canals and stylish modern architecture. This unique blend of old
Galicia – Ourense, the North Coast and Santiago de Compostela
In Part 1, we described our exploration of Galicia’s Atlantic coast and lovely old towns of the wine-growing Rías Baixas region in the south. Our journey now continued along the
Galicia – The Costa da Morte, Rías Baixas and Ribadavia || Part 1
As a child I was intrigued by the names of the sea areas used in the BBC Radio Weather Shipping Forecasts. Most of these names, like Plymouth, Portland, Wight and