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 […]
Europe Trip
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.
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
Good places to go in September in Europe
September in Europe is to my mind one of the best times of the year. The schools are back in
Medieval Places in Europe – Towns and villages from the middle ages
Best medieval places in Europe Like a lot of people, I love to visit the many medieval towns and villages
A day in Saint Rémy de Provence
Saint Rémy de Provence, or St Rémy, is a small town just south of Avignon in the département of Bouches-du-Rhône.
Tales from Gaston: Nuns, Skulls and Pizza (Naples)
Dmitri was born and raised (to the age of 14) in Marseille. He was named after his maternal grandfather, a
How to decide where to go in Europe
Once you have taken the 3 essential first steps to plan your Europe trip it’s time to decide where to
European itinerary planning – Find your when
I talked a little about finding your time in my 3 essential steps post, but I’d like to go into