Visit the Waterpark on Zakynthos Greece – wet and wild fun
The waterpark on Zakynthos (Zante) could be the place for a day out. Especially if you’re looking for a change from the mini-golf, the poolside …
Saving the Caretta Caretta turtles on Zakynthos – in Greece
On my holidays to the Greek island of Zakynthos, I’ve often visited the Turtle information centre at Gerakas beach. It’s run by Earth Sea and …
Visiting the Anne Frank Museum in Berlin
Our visit to the Anne Frank Museum in Berlin came as a happy chance, when you stumble across something interesting and decide to follow your …
Cakes outside the mosque in Sidon – Lebanon
Anyone who’s travelled in the Middle East seems to come back with tales of the legendary hospitality that is engrained in the Arab and Muslim …
Wine tasting at Chateau Musar – in Lebanon
Unless you’re a wine connoisseur, you may not realize that Lebanon produces some world class wines, that rival the best of Bordeaux. On my recent …
The Corniche in Beirut, Lebanon – sunset memories
If you visited the Corniche in Beirut during the daytime, you might be forgiven for thinking that it was like any other seaside promenade the …
7 fun things to do in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca
The beautiful island of Mallorca can often be dismissed as a package holiday destination, but if you look behind the busy resorts, Mallorca is bursting …
Mankoushe for breakfast – in Lebanon
What did you have for breakfast in Lebanon? Mine was a Mankoushe or Lebanese flatbread topped with Gebnee (cheese) and salad. The Lebanese eat Mankoushe, …
Visit Kunsthaus Tacheles in Berlin – a cool street-art hangout
We were recommended to visit Tacheles by Berlin locals for the authentic Berlin experience. They suggested we go up to the cafe and look down …
Wild Garlic in Bristol – a walk in the woods
Do you have a fantasy of wandering through a woodland glade, with a perfume in the air? One that is faintly floral but mostly onion? …
Visiting Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin
On our rickshaw tour of the sights of Berlin we briefly took in a stop at Checkpoint Charlie. The Berlin half-marathon was in full swing …