Category Archives: Travels

Roman Ruins and Medieval Walls – Alcúdia, Mallorca a town full of history

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

Alcúdia, just in land from the north coast of Mallorca, is a history lover’s dream.  The atmospheric, winding streets of the old town are a great place to lose yourself, camera in hand, amidst the higgledy-piggledy, colourful architecture; every crossroads opening up … Continue reading →

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Steps, side streets and sunshine – exploring Pollenca, Mallorca

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

Pollenca, not to be confused with the nearby seaside resort of Port de Pollenca, has lain in a steep sided valley in the foothills of Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains for centuries, with occupation at least as long ago as the Roman … Continue reading →

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The Power of Peace and Quiet – Rural Mallorca

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

For most of us, the number of days available each year to travel are limited.  Even if we are lucky enough to have a generous holiday allowance some of this will, inevitably, be needed for life admin, for appointments, for DIY, for family … Continue reading →

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Understanding Amsterdam – a visit to the Rijksmuseum

Posted on June 8, 2017 by

Amsterdam.  It is hard to distil any city to its essence, more so when it has more than one story to tell, when there is more than one truth.  To some, Amsterdam is a twee tourist destination of clogs and tulips … Continue reading →

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Finland – flashfoward and flashback

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

Second only to travel itself, I love the anticipation of travel: the building excitement as a long awaited trip draws nearer; the adrenaline of a last minute decision to book; the pleasing intricacies of itinerary research; lying awake at night … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Exploring Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

Two hours and hundreds of years away from the all-inclusive beach resorts of the eastern Yucatán lies the ruins of the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá.  At the heart of the complex, the pyramid of Kukulcan squats, brooding and massive.  It … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Cave diving in the Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsular is full of holes, a veritable Swiss cheese of limestone, eaten away by water, weather, wind and time.  Some of the holes are big enough for a person to squeeze through, some don’t even require much squeezing and, … Continue reading →

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