As someone living in the Netherlands, a country that’s famous the world over for its windmills, I’m naturally intrigued every time I stumble across…
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Toledo is an historic city in central Spain, located about 70km south of Madrid (map). Its impressive history goes all the way back to…
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Anyone who knows me well knows this: fancy-dress parties aren’t my ‘thing’. That said, I often find myself in situations during my travels, such…
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The wondrous caves of Nerja
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Ten things to do in Seville
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2014: my year of travel
Gosh! Another year comes to a close and another begins! 2014 was a wonderful travel year for me. I chalked up tens of thousands…
The historic architecture of Sevilla
One destination that truly surprised me during my travels is undoubtedly the Andalucian city of Sevilla. With its charming squares, picturesque neighbourhoods and impressive…
