It’s always interesting to peruse the travel destinations recommended each year by some of the well known travel sites. I like to travel away from the more popular places, but of course am curious if I’ve been to any of these recommended places already. My travel plans for 2019 are a little in limbo currently […]
I’ve spent many a Christmas day away from my home in the UK. In fact I much prefer to avoid celebrating Christmas. I just like to use this time of year and the money to explore somewhere in the world. After all it’s a good chance to take a decent break without using up too […]
Seville is famous for its Azulejos – ceramic tiles. They adorn many buildings, walls and floors. Some great examples can be found at Plaza de España, with it’s 48 tiled alcoves; each representing a Spanish province. The area of Triana is particularly known for it’s ceramics, although there are few manufacturers here now. History The […]
Triana, is located across the Guadalquivir River, in Seville. It’s away from the tourist draws, so doesn’t have much in the way of monuments or museums. However there are a few things definitely worth checking out, and the neighborhood is a lovely area to wander and get a feel for local life. The tapas bars […]
A large crack echoed along the street, followed by several loud pops. As children played and the streets filled with the smell of gunpowder, the fog seemed to thicken as day turned to night. For a number of years the government have tried to improve the air quality in the city of Delhi during Diwali, […]
Taiwan offers a great variety of things to do and see. It’s just a small island but I would recommend a visit here if you don’t want to spend a lot of time travelling between destinations but want to experience a variety of things. My 10 reasons to visit Taiwan post will give you some […]