Girona and the Costa Brava: My Favourite Corners of Catalonia
The province of Girona is one of the four provinces of Catalonia (northeastern Spain). Stretching from the Pyrenees and the […]
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Good places in Europe in November
November is not the most obvious time to travel to Europe. It conjures up images of rainy streets and grey
How to spend 10 days in Scotland : Nature and Outlander combined
I developed this itinerary originally for a client. She is passionate about Scotland, thanks in part to the Outlander series
Beyond the Mainland: Mediterranean Islands with Their Own Culture and Identity
During my recent trip to Majorca I was stuck by how different if feels from mainland Spain. From the language
European Spas and Saunas to include on your trip
This Sunday I was treated to a morning at a spa with my daughter. This is not something I am
Good places in Europe in October
Whilst September is still Summer in much of Europe October is firmly in Autumn, and is none the worse for
Which part of Crete is best to stay – Makry Gialos
When I asked my very well travelled Aunt which part of Crete is best to stay in she didn’t hesitate.
Airbnb vs Hotels: How to Choose the Right Stay for Your Europe Trip
One of the questions that comes up most frequently from people planning a trip to Europe is “Should I stay
Tales from Gaston: Is Utrecht better than Amsterdam?
I lived in the Netherlands for a few years in the 1990s. I can still make myself misunderstood in Dutch