Sharing our travel experiences from around the world
An easy hour and a half drive from Malaga brought us to the beautiful Andalusian white hilltop town of Ronda. The roads are in excellent condition and we are delighted with the manners of the Spanish drivers and the safety of how they drive. Ronda had been on the bucket list since out last trip…
After some fun and games getting to Spain and a couple of aborted landings into Gibraltar we landed into Malaga and sorted out the car hire and two hours later we were off to Ojen. Climbing up the mountain side we spotted the hillside white Village glimmering in the afternoon sun and made our way into…
We began our Coromandel peninsula adventure in Whitianga after a 2.5 hr drive from Auckland that culminated in some very curvy roads along the east coast. We found it a bit daunting but ok after a while and arrived safe and sound at the beachfront resort apartment on mercury Bay. ( so named by captain…
Arriving over the Lattari mountains from Ravello onto the plains of Napoli is an awe inspiring experience. Not just for the winding roads and hairpin bends but for the sheer magnificence of mount Vesuvius as it dominates the plain below. And when in the City of Napoli it continues that dominate in all its glory…
After a short drive along the Amalfi coast from Praiano we passed through Amalfi Town and headed up the very winding road to Ravello. It is surprising how long it takes to climb up these mountains but we finally arrived after a few stops to the Hotel Belmondo Caruso. It is famous for a number…
After a scenic ferry ride from Capri to Positano and then a very bumpy water taxi ride to Praiano we settled into the fabulous Hotel One Verde perched above the stunning waters of the Amalfi Coast. Our room had a lovely little patio with sun lounges and oh the views, just beautiful. Every time…
POSITANO We arrived by ferry from Capri after a very picturesque journey along the Amalfi coast and Sorrento peninsular to arrive in Positano to an overcast sky and windy shore. The devastation from the early summer bush fires was very evident and great swathes of forest were wiped out from the intensity of the fires….
Arriving at the frenetic atmosphere of Marina Grande on Capri gave us a very quick insight into how busy this island has become in the 18 years since we first visited in 1999. Ferries, boats people and taxis were everywhere and our driver from the Ambassador Hotel was waiting for us and a few other…
After 48 hours of travelling including sleepovers in Singapore and Frankfurt we arrived in Naples fresh and semi timeclock adjusted ready for the start of our 60 in Sorrento adventure meeting up with schoolfriends of Ann’s to celebrate the wonders of turning 60. We made a good decision to get a driver to pick us…
Arriving in Siem Reap around lunchtime was very timely after the 4 hr bus ride from the Mekong river disembarkation point at. We were dropped off in the centre of town beside the river at one of Cambodias best restaurants Mallis…and enjoyed an absolute feast in a beautiful and very designer setting. The afternoon was…