This September we went to Croatia for the second time visiting Zadar and Sibenik. Our trip to Dubrovnik, Plitviche, and Split was a few years ago so I’ll skip on minor details that might have changed and stick to the big picture. I’ll start with Split dominated as it is by the extensive ‘remains’ of... Continue Reading →
For me, Greece has three potential appeals; classical history, the seaside, and traditional culture. Chania has all three but is a massive winner on the last item. There is a reasonable beach in town, and archaeological sites in the area. But, with its extensive warren of an old town and large picturesque (Venetian) harbour, Chania... Continue Reading →
For my second visit, I stayed in an apartment called Casa Mariposas. It's up at the top of the town, next door to the large Riosol Hotel and near the Europa Centre. A fine gaff for about £100 per night. The apartment was nicely fitted out. The hosts provided all the little things you need... Continue Reading →
Tie Puglia region covers the ‘heel’ of Italy and we flew to Brindisi in the southerly part of that region. Our itinerary had us staying in three places and we headed off to Otranto, the most southerly of those when we (finally) landed. I’ll cover all three places in one blog. A shortage of baggage... Continue Reading →
We flew into Milan from Cyprus, having spent a week in Paphos and made our journey to Lake Como via bus, train and ferry. You know you’re in Italy when there’s a guy on a monocycle in the middle of the road, while the traffic lights are on red, juggling some clubs to earn a... Continue Reading →
After a 6th visit to Fort Arabesque (in Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada), and given the many developments over the last few years, this feels like a good time to update my blog. Additionally, quite a number of seasoned Fort guests have registered their disapproval of the changes, but without, I think, also acknowledging the improvements. Basically,... Continue Reading →
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