The town of Izamal, also known as Mexico’s “Yellow City”, is an excellent choice for a day trip from Merida or Valladolid. I was so charmed by the beautiful Yucatan town that after arriving, I deviated from my original plan and stayed two nights there.… Continue reading
Trekking from Paleochora to Sougia is a Greek adventure I’ll never forget. But not for good reasons.
The day was an absolute disaster. So much so that I never did quite make it to Sougia – by foot at least. All the result of a culmination of basic hiking mistakes.… Continue reading
Hiking Samaria Gorge is a must-do if you are visiting the Greek island of Crete in the late spring or summer months. It’s not too hard to see why it gets 5 stars…
Samaria Gorge is a stunning corridor in Crete’s Lefka Ori (White Mountains) where being out in nature takes on a spectacular new meaning.… Continue reading
Peru for the first time! This trip was one for the books. From incredible terrains to mouth-watering dishes, rich experiences were everywhere. But that was not all that made the trip so memorable…
It did not lack for it’s scary moments either.… Continue reading
What makes Barbados such a great place to visit? Sandy beaches and turquoise waters instantly come to mind. Yes, it is the ultimate Caribbean holiday destination for the sun-seeking, rum-punch lovin’ visitor. And there’s more…
Barbados is also a place where the locals are friendly and welcome you to share in our way of life.… Continue reading
July in the UK. This means festival season is well underway across the country. On top of that, new events certainly keep popping up on the music calendar. It’s great to see the range of genres represented – even Americana and Country Music have landed on the scene.… Continue reading
Going to US Open tennis in NYC this summer? If that’s an enthusiastic “Yes!”, get ready for an incredible time as the legends and new blood battle it out on the tennis courts.
Of course, before the fun starts you need to ace the itinerary.… Continue reading
Joining the Wimbledon Queue is an experience which you should try at least once if you’re ever in London in early July. Who knows… if you’re like me, you might find yourself back in The Queue the following year. And then the one after that.… Continue reading
Isle of Portland tends to be an elusive stop for visitors to Dorset. Which is exactly why I’ve decided to explore it for the day.
Perhaps it’s the isolated location, sitting there all by itself just beyond Weymouth. Or, maybe it simply gets overlooked because most people can’t help but make a beeline to popular spots along the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.… Continue reading
“Good to see you again guys!”
My audience is a field of sheep; an oblivious crowd but that doesn’t deter me from waving happily to every one of ‘em. It feels so very, very good to be back in the North.… Continue reading
