Surrounded by spectacular scenery and laced with narrow medieval streets, the French town of Foix should be a priority destination of any discerning European traveller’s ‘must see’ list. What has been cited by travel writers for years as being the ‘gateway to the Pyrenees,’ Foix has played many important roles in history down the years
Santa Marinella – The perfect break on a budget away from the heat of Rome When you find yourself within the confines of the incredible city of Rome it is easy to forget that you are fairly near to the Mediterranean Sea. In fact when one thinks of Rome, history, architecture, art and culture immediately
The bridge which crosses the Gulf of Corinth is a true marvel of the engineering world. Built on time and within budget, the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, that connects mainland Greece to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, is a rare feat in itself nowadays. The bridge is second in size only to the one in southern France at Milau,
Just when you thought that you had a pretty comprehensive knowledge of all of the European animals, you accidentally stumble across a hamster-sized specimen that looks like it belongs to another world or, at the very least, should be in a South American jungle. You do not find these little furry wonders in England or
Walking in northern Portugal – Nature as it always was and as it was always meant to be! Whilst northern Portugal has many areas of outstanding natural beauty, which are paradisiacal for walkers and hikers, one of the best walks in northern Portugal is one of the most seldom-visited areas – A natural park in
With 1,000 pound Marlin having been taken in the past, it is safe to say that Portugal is one of the best places to go big game fishing in Europe. As well as Marlin there are other sporting fish, such as Tuna, shark, swordfish and sawfish thriving in the many mighty Atlantic Ocean. In fact,
The ‘Combat of the Thirty’ – A medieval Breton event that was certainly one of its kind… Hollywood could not have dreamt it up – 30 knights on opposing sides were to fight each other to the death in medieval France by arrangement between the two leaders of the rival factions. This part of the
Viana de Castelo – Quite possibly the prettiest city in Portugal. The city of Viano de Castelo is in Northern Portugal just 60 kilometres south of the Spanish border. The great explorers used to set sail from here in the Golden Age of discovery. During the 15th and 16th centuries all manner of exotic products was
Vlado’s sensational walk – The only way to discover idyllic Croatia….You only really get to know a place when you travel on foot, horseback or bicycle. Anything faster will make you miss nearly all of it. Hence the expression: “Going nowhere fast!” Take the stunning Croatian region of Istria, for example. There are some superb
If you are looking for a beach holiday this summer, whereby great weather, beautiful beaches and blissful bathing is pretty much guaranteed, then you certainly shouldn’t dismiss Ibiza. There are scores of wonderful beaches on Ibiza, many of which are tranquil and secluded and many of which are lively and bustling with activity. In fact
