Fishing off the edge of the world
Perched precariously at the top of the sheer cliffs are folk with fishing rods….
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A market in Ortigia, Sicily
What do you think of when you think of Sicilian food?
Read MoreRemember that bar in Krakow?
It was the middle of the day, and it looked anything but inviting. I can’t recall how we even came to cross the threshold. But taking a chance on a bar often pays off big time.
Read MoreLong term travel – some myths debunked
Your journey is an amazing gift, no matter where you end up and what you do on it. It’s more precious and valuable than a disposable social media post.
Read MoreA Market in Nazare, Portugal
This – this was a true market. Locals selling, locals buying.
Read MoreHow can you write when you’re too scared to read ?
Is it permissible to collect others’ concepts and words to stock your literary larder?
Read MoreThe Romanian Roadtrip – Part 3
We wandered about some beautiful buildings, had an incredibly crappy lunch and then headed off.
Read MoreA Market in Naples…Sant’Antonio Abate,
…soon after you arrive it will rid you of your preconceptions, because Naples is incredible.
Read MoreBasil Fawlty is alive and well and hating you all
Whilst staying in a guesthouse in Pestilu Mare, we are the only guests. Sometimes that will mean extra care and attention, but sadly, not today. A couple who clearly loathe each other decided to earn some money by running a guest house which is an inspired idea. Husband is still desperately trying to find jobs […]
Read MoreRomanian Roadtrip Part 2
The Romanian Roadtrip Sibiu to Hunedoara Part 2 I’m prefacing this post by saying that we loved Romania, we loved its unpolished beauty, the way its unmade-up face is offered to you as a traveller. Its honest and real, exasperating and endearing. It gets under your skin. So this post is offered with a wry […]
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Not a Holiday 