The Alhambra
Posted in Europe Granada Spain

Grabbed by Granada’s Moorish Moments

The Alhambra is an obvious place to visit in Granada, but this city with it’s Moorish heritage will grab your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides near Seville Cathdral
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Seduced by Sunny Seville’s Quirky Charm

Seville is full of Spanish charm and quirkiness, and has to be one of the most authentically Spanish cities. It’s easy to navigate and fun to cycle or walk around.

Triana Neighbourhood Seville Spain
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Exploring Seville’s Triana Neigbourhood

The Triana neighbourhood was one of our favourite finds in Seville, and THE best place to enjoy an authentic flamenco show.

Spanish Lady walking through Toledo
Posted in Europe Spain Toledo

A day trip from Madrid to Toledo

Travel south from Madrid, and in 30 minutes you can be wandering the cobbled streets of Spain’s original capital city Toledo.

Painted Fresco on a Madrid Wall
Posted in Europe Madrid Spain

A reluctant visitor to Madrid

We had a three day stay in Madrid, and although I wasn’t that jazzed about visiting, this dark horse took me by surprise.

Hemingway Bar Montgomery Cocktail
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Barcelona Bars with a Local Vibe

Our BnB host recommended these two local bars in Barcelona, and they didn’t disappoint. Two very different bars—full of local flavor.

Barcelona Wall Mural
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Quirky places to eat Vegetarian Tapas and Pintxo in Barcelona

When you’re feeling hungry in Barcelona avoid the Rambla and just wander down the back streets to discovers and mouth-watering selection of tapas bars to gorge on Spanish cheese tapas.

Route for the Aerobus from Barcelona Airport to City
Posted in Barcelona Europe

A cheap and easy way to get from Barcelona Airport to the City Centre

One of the cheapest easiest ways to get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre is on their frequent Aerobus service. Buses leave every 5 minutes, every day of the year.

Let sleeping dogs lie vizsla
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Return of the Velcro dog

Dog sitting in California again for the velcro dog Shogi.

bedroom bench sewing project
Posted in California Hermosa Beach Los Angeles US

Making cushions for our host

It was good to practice my sewing skills again to make some throw cushions and box cushions as a thank you to our hosts.

Girl from How to Write a Travel Guide
Posted in Online

Do you need help to write your travel guide?

Writing a travel guide is a big undertaking and you may be confused about where to start, or overwhelmed by all the decisions and choices you need to make. This How To book is the push you need to get started

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving stories anthology volume 1
Posted in Alzheimer's

The power of words in this Alzheimer’s Anthology

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Journey’s Life is full of journeys. Some short, some long. Some enjoyable, and others . . ….

A Giggle Bunny from A Turbulent Mind
Posted in Norfolk Online UK

A Giggle Bunny from A Turbulent Mind

Listen to an audio recording of A Giggle Bunny from A Turbulent Mind. A Dementia and Alzheimer’s poem for people who don’t like poetry.

Ben Thanh Street Food Market
Posted in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Ben Thanh Street Food Market, Ho Chi Minh

Ben Thanh Street Food Market is the ideal stepping stone to discover Vietnamese Street Food.

Street Vendor in Ho Chi Minh
Posted in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Staying in the Backpacking area of Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the convenience of District One in Ho Chi Minh city, as a travel hub to explore the city and Vietnam.

Hammock on Long Beach Koh Ta Kiev
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Unwind on Cambodia’s Koh Ta Kiev Island

During our Workaway stint in Otres Beach we had a day trip to the neighboring island of Koh Ta Kiev to unplug for the day.

The neighbors kids helping Red
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Building Community during our Cambodia Workaway

Building furniture out of pallets in Cambodia, and becoming part of a community has left a lasting impression about our travel experience

Watching the sunset on Otres Beach
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Cambodian Beach Massage and Grilled Seafood

The perfect end to our Workaway day was a walk down to the beach for an oil massage and fresh BBQ seafood.

Workaway gig Cambodia Otres Beach
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Cambodia workaway gig renovating a market stall

Our first Cambodia workaway gig renovating and revamping a market stall for the weekly otres beach market.

Workaway Making Quiche in Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Cambodia Pastry Wars: The Battle of the Quiche

The heat and humidity of Cambodia make pastry making a challenge. But during our Workaway gig at Otres Beach it was one we finally mastered.

Raisin Cinnamon Bagel
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Working Away to make Cambodian Bagels

Who knew that I’d be learning how to make classic NY bagels in our outdoor Workaway kitchen in Cambodia! Now this is a skill worth having.

Otres Beach Market Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Workaway Gig at Otres Beach Market Cambodia

Part of our Workaway gig was manning a food stall at the Otres Beach Market, which gave us the best view of the live music stage.

Sunset at Otres Beach Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

The majesty of Otres Beach sunsets

Here’s a photo gallery of a collection of the sunsets we witnessed at Otres Beach Cambodia.

Phnom Penh buildings
Posted in Cambodia Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Photo Diary

Random Phnom Penh Photos As well as the photos I’ve included in my articles about Phnom Penh, I took a…