Gloria, a recent guest writer on this blog wrote, “Life is a journey and like all journeys, it’s all about who you cross paths…
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Charming Antigua
La Antigua, or just Antigua (map), is a resplendent city in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often…
A world of inspiration: The Rebel
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by Gloria Casinadirosa who lives in the gorgeous hills of Tuscany. This…
Eleven things to do in Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city (after Berlin) and is its main port. It’s a very cosmopolitan city with a small historic section (Altstadt)….
Sundays in San Telmo
I love Buenos Aires (BA)! BA is one of those unique, terribly fascinating cities that one stumbles upon, falls in love with and keeps…
A little piece of heaven
My trip to Bora Bora – a page from my Travel Journal I remember a quote by the late Pavarotti (bless his soul) when…
Ten tips for planning a RTW trip
Planning a trip is always part of the adventure of travelling, and even more so if it’s a round-the-world (RTW) trip across many countries…
Plane views: Millau Viaduct, France
On a recent flight from Amsterdam to Majorca, I had the opportunity to view the Millau viaduct in southern France (map) from a height of…
My great laundry adventure
My great laundry adventure (a page from my Travel Journal) This really happened to me during my first trip through Argentina. It was my…
