Despite living in Europe for so long I still feel that there are lots of fabulous cities and towns that I haven´t seen. Thinking about how to cover several in one trip, I found myself looking at the best river cruises in Europe. Rather than travelling …
Can you imagine the Alhambra palace without water? It´s almost impossible to imagine this space without the fountains, pools and water features. Many of the decorative elements of this magnificent monument are created or enhanced with water. The use of water in the Alhambra palace changed …
The fabulous and intriguing TV show presented by Stephen Mangan is back on UK TV for its second series. If you are wondering when and where this was filmed keep on reading. I wanted to know how much a 10 day stay there would be and …
Italy is the land of pasta, passion and people who can make even an argument sound like a beautiful love song so it is not surprising that millions of people decide to visit the country of love, to soak up some of the culture, and see …
Although I have been to Antequera many times. It has taken a while to actually discover everything that this inland Malaga town has to offer. One November I revisited Antequera to see the Alcazaba which I´d not been able to visit before. Now I have actually …
Italy is one of those places in the world that has a lot of rich history and culture. Boasting a wealth of beautiful cities, you really are spoilt for choice on which ones to visit first. Whether it’s your first time in Italy or you’ve ticked …
Summer holidays and sunny getaways are absolutely magical – until your skin decides to throw a tantrum. Whether you´re exploring the cobbled streets of Granada or lounging on a beach in the Canary Islands, your skin faces a proper assault from UV rays, heat, and changing …
Alhambra tickets can be tricky to purchase, particularly at peak times of the year. For example in 2024 2,720,000 people visited the Alhambra Palace. So Booking ahead for your visit is imperative. Reserving as soon as you can you will guarantee that you get a ticket …
Living the luxury life in Italy is best experienced not just through art and the scenery, but the daily ritual that defines Italian living. None is more iconic than its vibrant café culture. You may very well look at Italian people and marvel at how slowly …
Andalusia is a beautiful region of Spain. Although in the summer months the heat can be a little too much for some. After many years when I spend the entire summer in Andalusia, I thought I would share some of my tips which help me to …