Central Spain is dominated by Madrid, but there is much more to the region than just the capital city. So, when I visited Madrid last year (see: Madrid in November: Palaces, Parks and Paseos), I decided to extend my stay and explore some of the countryside and historic cities in the surrounding area. Although the local road and rail transport […]
I know West Africa well… or maybe it is more true to say that, I knew it well. I spent seven years as a university lecturer in Sierra Leone in the 1970s, and during that time visited most of the countries in the region. I have not returned to West Africa, other than a very brief […]
I’d read many reports about how Liverpool has undergone major regeneration over the last few years, stimulated in part by it being the European City of Culture in 2008. I decided it was about time to check the changes for myself, having previously visited during the bleak days of the 1990s when industrial disputes and social decay […]
New Zealand South Island looks very small on a map alongside Australia. Maybe that is why I only allowed eight days for touring the island. A big mistake; I could have done with at least twice as long. In fact the South Island is almost exactly the same size as England and Wales together, and I’ve often […]
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New Zealand North Island – Round the World: Stage 7
The scenery in New Zealand North Island may not be quite as spectacular as in the South Island, the previous stage of my Round the World tour. However, I was very much looking forward to seeing some of the backdrops to the film ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and visiting the geothermal areas. My route in the North Island took […]