In my last post about the old town of Lagos, I mentioned Ponta da Piedade (Google Maps link) as a nearby attraction. The popular cliffs of Ponta da Piedade have many beautiful gold-coloured rock formations that are visible from the point. There are also many caves, most of which are only accessible by boat. It might be […]
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Driving in Crete
Road-tripping through Crete is a beautiful thing. And maybe a little hair-raising at times. Be sure to keep your wits about you and your eyes on the road. You might need to get used to the island driving style at first, but it’s worth it. The west and south of Crete is filled with great views […]
How to get from Stansted to Gatwick with Public Transport
I decided to be a penny saver on my recent trip to Crete (typical), yet I’m not sure that all my cost saving efforts actually counted in the end (also typical ). This is what happened: I booked a flight from Cork to Chania via London on kiwi.com. What I didn’t realise, though, was that […]
Menton Beachfront
The sunny south of France obviously has a sense of charm, attracting tourists and socialites from near and far to crowd beaches and flood cities. We avoided Nice and Antibes because of the crowds, parking and general tourist madness in June/July, but Menton was pretty laid-back at this time of year. I really loved the architecture, pastel buildings and warm colours […]
Le Castillet, Perpignan
It was pretty sad to leave our campsite on the Mediterranean Spanish coast. But, it was time to move on. We had a long 700km drive ahead of us on the A9. Thinking back, we had a really great time in Spain! This was the first time I’d been to Spain (except for in the […]
Le Marais, Paris
On the north side of Paris, over on the Rive Droite, you’ll find a funky neighbourhood that spans the third & fourth arrondissement: Le Marais. Today Le Marais area hosts a large Chinese community and is known as the centre of LGBT culture in Paris. It’s also filled with art, beautiful buildings, green squares and cute cafés. […]
Things to do Before you Leave
“Did I remember to contact the bank?” That’s probably one of the most important things not to forget. There are most likely various other to-do and to-pack lists running through your head in the days and hours leading up to your vacation. To make things a little easier, I’ve put together a list of things […]
Hiking at Knockomagh Hill
It’s summer – real summer; warm with blue skies. The perfect kind of day to get out of the city or try out a new hiking trail. Or maybe even one of those incredibly beautiful hikes you’ve done before. The lush, forested hike to the top of Knockomagh Hill near Baltimore in West Cork is […]
Patna Waterfall, Rishikesh
As one of our Sunday outings from Rishikesh Yog Peeth in northern India, we took a drive along the Ganges to start a green uphill hike to the beautiful Patna Waterfall. The hike didn’t take longer than 2 hours, return. However, it was quite steep at times. PACK If you’re hiking in the rainy season, […]