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 […]
This travel guide by retired headmaster William Croft describes eight car journeys within the south-western states of the USA, hence its full title: Old Trails and Frontiers – Driving the American Southwest. Early in the book he admits: “I love wild and desolate places” and that sets the tone for these journeys. In each case […]
On the road again! I’ve just driven over the border from Hungary to Serbia to notch up my 68th country visited – see About Us. Having read on various sites that crossing the Hungary-Serbia border can take 3-4 hours or more I was concerned that my trip to Serbia would finish before it started. However, […]
Ilnacullin (also known as Garnish Island) is a small garden hidden away in the south west corner of Ireland, so why have I included it in my list of Top Ten Gardens? Well for many reasons including that it is a quite magical, island garden, nestling in a sheltered harbour with a backdrop of spectacular […]
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Southern Istria, Croatia – Roman, Italian and Yugoslavian heritage
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 […]