My ideal holiday involves lots of great scenery, interspersed with deep history and a distinct local culture. Crete and Santorini provided me all of these things when we visited a few years ago. The dawn view over the Venetian fort more than made up for the street of waterfront cafes and tavernas below our window […] Meetin’ and greetin’ Cretans (part 1) — Observaterry Advertisements Continue reading Meetin’ and greetin’ Cretans (part 1) — Observaterry

The trail up to the summit is extremely steep and exposed allowing stiff cold winds to hammer you down.. Volcán Concepción Hike — Away We Go Continue reading Volcán Concepción Hike — Away We Go

Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, the origins of the now bustling city of Bangkok can be traced back to the 15th century Ayutthaya Kingdom the precursor to modern day Thailand. A trip to Thailand can be a varied experience depending on ones interests. From a very rich cultural history to pristine […] Thailand: Bangkok & Hua Hin (2019) — The Open Roads Continue reading Thailand: Bangkok & Hua Hin (2019) — The Open Roads

A few shots taken over the last few years. Paris always draws you back and hopefully we can travel again soon Paris France More Photography of Restaurants Cafes and Views — French Travel Books – Paris, Provence & French Food & Wine Continue reading Paris France More Photography of Restaurants Cafes and Views — French Travel Books – Paris, Provence & French Food & Wine

Setting a goal Have you ever felt like your life is so busy and complicated that you’re lost in it? Setting goals can create a light in the darkness… However, doing so is pretty rare: only 3% of people have a set of clear, written goals. (Get Smart! by Brian Tracy) I want my goals […] Focused on the goal: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — Travel Is Light Continue reading Focused on the goal: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — Travel Is Light

Romeo Cox and dad Phil walked for 93 days to get to the UK to visit granny Rosemary (Picture: Triangle News)An 11-year-old boy spent more than three months trekking 1,700 miles from Sicily to London just so he could give his granny a hug during lockdown. Romeo Cox and dad Phil, 46, fought off vicious… Dad and son fight off wild dogs and tame donkey on 1,700 mile walk ‘just to see granny’ — Metro Continue reading Dad and son fight off wild dogs and tame donkey on 1,700 mile walk ‘just to see granny’ — Metro

Did you know that September 27 is World Tourism Day? While tourism looks a little different in 2020, we think it’s worth celebrating this holiday, and we’ve included a few ideas below. Enjoy a virtual experience from the comfort of your home. Armchair travel is in this year! Take in a concert, visit a zoo […] World Tourism Day — Sonesta Hotels Continue reading World Tourism Day — Sonesta Hotels

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