Hidden away on a hillside at Tivoli, just 20 miles east of Rome, is one of the finest and most extravagant of Italy’s renaissance gardens. Built in the 1560s for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este, son of the notorious Lucrezia Borgia, it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Although comprising only 10 […]
Hidden away at the top of the Adriatic is Istria, an almost triangular peninsula with a long and fascinating history. The Romans built one of their greatest amphitheatres there, still largely intact externally. Italy dominated the area for centuries until after the Second World War when Istria became part of Yugoslavia (it is now part of […]
It makes sense to start planning and booking for a Round the World trip about six months or more in advance, although in my case for various reasons I was not able to start planning until just a couple of months before setting off. Leaving it that late limited the options on some flight sectors. Route and flight tickets Flight tickets are […]
If ever I needed confirmation of the advantages when travelling of being a retired Senior, then my recent visit to Český Krumlov certainly provided it. I spent a couple of days in this UNESCO World Heritage Site in the south-west of the Czech Republic in early October and was able to wander around the town and magnificent […]
Cape Town has much to offer travellers of all ages from the splendid views from the top of Table Mountain down to the beautiful beaches and lively bars and restaurants around the coast. But don’t miss out on one of the jewels of Cape Town hidden away on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the […]
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Newcastle upon Tyne – Short break
Many people pass through Newcastle upon Tyne on the way to the scenery and heritage of Northumbria and Scotland. However Newcastle has its own fair share of scenery and heritage combined with a vibrant city centre, as I found out during a recent short break. Newcastle has good rail links and is connected to the […]