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9 June, 2013

Three great islands off the Algarve

If you arrive in Faro by plane, you may get a glimpse down below of a nester of off-shore islands, defined predominantly by huge sand swept beaches and lagoons. From this privileged position you may even notice the Atlantic Ocean changing through different shades of blue like some Pantone chart as it laps against the

7 June, 2013

The Cathar castles of the French Pyrenees

Many centuries ago there was a religious organisation known as the Cathars. Their stronghold was in southern France and in many ways the Cathars bear similarities with the present day Amish Society in the United States of America. The Cathars rejected many material things and attempted to live as pure a life as they could,

3 June, 2013

The Medulin Riviera, Istria – Truly unchanged by mass tourism

Way down in the south of Istria there is a peninsula jutting out into the Mediterranean; it is a holidaymakers’ paradise and is known as the Medulin Riviera. The Riviera comprises of approximately 80 kilometres of indented coastline, containing many coves and bays coupled with half a dozen picturesque towns, making it a highly desirable

31 May, 2013

Elegant and historical – The Andalucian horse

When one thinks of Andalucia, majestic mountains doused in stunning sunsets, remarkable cities and towns steeped in history and intrigue and mind-boggling fiestas in which an otherwise sleepy village comes alive, might spring to mind. The Andalucian horse however has to be a fairly dominant image of this culturally autonomous region on southern Spain. The

30 May, 2013

Things to do in Mallorca – visit Bellver Castle

Bellver Castle in Mallorca – Majestic, absorbing and thoroughly photogenic… Looking for things to do in Mallorca? Visit Bellver Castle! Just three kilometres away from Palma in Mallorca stands a simply magnificent castle, which is now home to the Palma History Museum. The majestically rounded sphere of Bellver Castle is predominantly gothic in its style