Archidona first came onto our radars when we caught an episode of "A Place In The Sun" and this was the location. Not many places on this TV programme immediately appeal to us, as many are in tourist hot-spots, but Archidona, with its cobbled streets and white washed...
Our trip from Istria, all the way down to Andalucia, has been an absolute adventure, revisiting places we've not been to in a long while, and taking in new places we wouldn't necessarily see. Even though we were driving, we decided to cut out the route along the south...
When the San Servolo resort opened again, post lockdown, it was clear they had been keeping themselves very busy. As well as the Steak House and hotel, it looked as if the company had been expanding the site. Our first trip out, when we were allowed to mix and...
When we moved to Istria, we naively thought that our lives would be one long holiday. I mean, that's why people come to Istria in their thousands. To holiday. But we quickly got into a groove of living in Istria permanently, and it became too easy to "live". We still...
I'm never 100% sure about hotels or apartments with names like *Cosy Moods*. Although I should know to hold my judgement as we did once stay in an apartment in Alghero called "Holiday Fever" which exceeded our expectations. And, I'm delighted to say that Cosy Moods...
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a village, Hérault department in the Occitania region in Southern France, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and the Abbey of Gellone, a site of historical and religious importance. The village is nestled in the Gorges de...
Vrbnik is a picturesque town located on the eastern coast of the island of Krk, which is part of Croatia's northern Adriatic region, known for its medieval architecture, stunning views, and rich cultural heritage. It dates back to medieval times, with its first...
If we take the motorway south, to Pula, through the Istrian peninsula, about halfway down, we cross a high road bridge. From this vantage point, nestled amidst the lush countryside, it is possible to catch glimpses of the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Dvigrad -...
Jesolo is always on our radar, as it's not too far from where we live in northern Istria. A couple of hours and a bit away, there's an expansive beach - 15 kms - to be explored, making it one of the largest beach resorts in Italy, just behind Rimini. Beaches near us,...
Very recently, we watched the film "Ferrari", based on a family recommendation, because of its locations. We're definitely not car-people and so if not for the Italy connections, we might have by-passed it, but it was actually a great - and in places, shocking -...