León is for living
It’s easy to see why Granada is the jewel in Nicaragua’s tourism crown, but it was its less obvious colonial[…]
Read more
Recent posts
Boquete: a breath of fresh air in the Panama mountains
Chugging along on a chicken bus to Boquete, being squeezed from all sides, is a Central American experience not to[…]
Read more
A twitcher for a day in Costa Rica
I’m definitely not a twitcher. Bird watching has never even been on my maybe list. But it’s impossible not to[…]
Read more
Rest and relaxation on the Catalan coast
After a busy few days in bustling Barcelona a bit of rest and relaxation was definitely required. Enter Vilanova i[…]
Read more
Travel inspiration on a cold rainy day
I wasn’t sure if visiting a travel show would be worth the effort, but having dropped into The Times’ Destinations[…]
Read more
Book review: Am I a modern day Pooter?
Reading my latest book club selection, the 19th century classic The Diary of a Nobody, I couldn’t help but reflect[…]
Read more
It’s all Greek to me
There’s no disputing that Greece is a great holiday destination, but if you’re in or near London it turns out you[…]
Read more
Edinburgh: the highs and lows of Hogmanay
This post comes with a health warning – if you don’t like crowds it’s probably best to steer clear of[…]
Read more