Savoca.
With my desire to visit Sicily dating back to the first time I watched The Godfather films during the late 1990’s, it was quite appropriate that I should visit two of the towns used in the film on my first trip to Italy’s largest Island. A town named Corleone does exist in the North West […]
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Llandudno.
As I child, I recall mixed feelings of visiting Llandudno. A visit to the seaside was always fun, but a 90 minute journey spent in the back of a car with three siblings, followed by a never-ending climb up the Great Orme has always left something of a childhood scar when reminiscing of a visit […]
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Cala Gonone.
Cala Gonone is a popular destination situated midway along the east coast of Sardinia. Although the town is driven by tourism, it bears no resemblance to a more crowded Mediterranean resort. The hotels which do exist are modest in size, and while there are couple of resort villages offering accommodation, they are away from the […]
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Taormina.
Perched high amongst the hills on the east coast of Sicily, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is the charming Sicilian town of Taormina. It’s one of the most popular destinations on the whole island, attracting a large influx of visitors from all over the world – including many from mainland Italy. The town’s landscape combines a […]
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Monaco.
If you’ve ever fancied mingling with the rich and famous, an excursion to Monaco provides a surprisingly affordable way in which to experience life in the ultimate place to be seen. Known for its casino, yachts and the most glamorous of all Grands Prix, it would be understandable to perceive Monaco as a destination beyond the […]
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Bremen.
Situated 37 miles inland from Germany’s northern coast is the historic city of Bremen. Known partly for its significance during the second world war, during which time it was one of the most bombed German cities outside of Berlin, it’s somewhat of a surprise that there is so much of its rich history still evident. […]
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Porto.
WITH an entire city centre awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, architecture dating back further than the 12th century, a wealth of history and a gateway to the spectacular Duoro wine region, Porto is a city that should be more well-known. Yet despite being the second largest city in Portugal and one of the “big five” […]
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