To many people of my age, San Francisco conjures up images of hippies, flower power and the Summer of Love centred around the Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood of the city. Well obviously much has changed since the 1960s, but I still find San Francisco has a vibrancy and liberal, forward-looking atmosphere that I’ve not found in other […]
Situated on the bottom tip of Africa, nestled beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the great cities of the Southern hemisphere and one of my selection of Top Ten Cities for Senior Travellers. There is enough to see in Cape Town to keep you busy for a week or more, especially if you combine visiting the city with a tour […]
Southern Spain at the beginning of December offers mild weather, no crowds and out of season prices – perfect for a touring holiday. My route commenced in Alicante, passed through the palm rich town of Elche, on to the cave dwellings of Guadix, before reaching the Moorish splendour of Granada. My return was via the Bay […]
Only a short distance from the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and the hustle and bustle of central Rio, there is a peaceful tropical garden with over 6,000 species of Brazilian and foreign flora and many species of birds and animals. The Jardim Botânico de Rio de Janeiro dates back to 1808 and covers an […]
Jostling to get seats when boarding has always been a problem when using budget airlines and this is particularly the case for Seniors whose scrummaging skills may not be as good as they were! Paying extra to pre-book seats is possible with some airlines, but can add a lot to the fare. So I was […]
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Amsterdam – Top Ten City
Amsterdam conjures up for many people an image of canals, cycles, slightly dodgy coffee shops and the red light district. These are all part of the Amsterdam scene, but of course there is much more to the capital city of the Netherlands. I have always enjoyed my visits to Amsterdam. Whatever the time of year, I’ve always found it to be a vibrant […]