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Sunday Special – Gastronomy of Lyon, France
Today we’re taking a difference angle on a place. We will head in with our taste buds to learn a bit of why the French city of Lyon has been known as the world’s Food Capital for well over eighty years. I have of course heard of Lyon many a time but was never aware…
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Sunday Special – Ciudad Perdida, Colombia
An ancient city set deep into the forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in the South American country of Colombia is where we visit today. Ciudad Perdida, built most likely by the Tairona peoples, it was a significant hub for the ruling powers through to the arrival of Spanish. Believed to be…
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What Travel Taught Me (in India)
We had finished our meal and stepped outside into the muggy air. I looked to my right as we walked along the path leading way from the hall to see dozens and dozens of men and women giving their time to prepare food, feed, and clean the dishes of the all those who came to…
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Welcome 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR! January – the beginning of a new year. One where “resolutions” are made, oft with the best of intentions. A new start. That can be so very exciting. Other times we continue on with where we are. Whichever way you start 2019 I hope it is the way you wish it to…
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Sunday Special – Turks and Caicos Islands
Found basking in the sun of the Caribbean’s West Indies is a group of islands known as the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Not as well known as other Caribbean Islands it seems to be a hidden gem for those who do discover it. Made up of nine inhabited islands and a…
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Sunday Special – The Pyramids of Egypt
When the word pyramid is uttered it is safe to say most people associate the word with the Great Pyramids of Giza. And rightly so – they are incredible to see and have survived over several millennia. They, however, are not the only pyramids in the world nor the only ones in Egypt (though they…
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Sunday Special – Machu Picchu, Peru
Situated in a mountaintop 50 km / 50 mi northwest of the Peruvian city of Cusco is an old Incan citadel that has captivated tourists and travellers alike since it was re-discovered by Hiram Bingham in July 1911.What he though was the “Lost City of the Incas” was in fact Machu Picchu. Considered by many to…
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Taking a Break
Hello everyone. I am taking a break for a couple weeks as it has been quite hectic for me. It’s quite usual for this time of year. I hope to get back to writing soon. In the meantime take care & happy travels.
