French Railworkers strike about pensions
Posted in Europe France Paris Toulouse

French Train Strikes won’t stop us in our tracks

We weren’t going to let a French Rail Strike get in the way of our plans to travel around France for three months.

How Travel Bloggers can Leverage their Expertise
Posted in Online

How Travel Bloggers can Leverage their Expertise

Do you want to take your travel blog to the next level and earn some passive income for your efforts? Well first you’ll need to build brand awareness and grow your subject-matter expertise in your travel niche. 

Quirky People at Spitalfields Market London
Posted in London UK

London on a Budget is still possible

London may be one of Europe’s most expensive cities, but there are still plenty of budget options available to make sure your stay doesn’t break the bank.

Glamping yurt near Fethiye
Posted in Turkey

Glamping in Turkey to visit Tlos

Glamping in Turkey to explore Tlos near Fethiye. If you fancy staying in tree house of yurt, this glamping site in the foothills of the Pegasus mountains is a tranquil option.

Vathy wall art. We love Kalymnos Greece
Posted in Europe Greece Kalymnos

Day trip to Vathy on the Greek Island of Kalymnos

We took a day trip to Kalymnos to explore the eastern coastline and spend the day in Vathy, and discover an off-the-beaten path beach where the Greeks gather for family Sunday.

United Nations, Gift from Italy
Posted in East Coast New York US

Why you should visit the UN next time you’re in New York

Guest Blogger Nancy Hann shares all the reasons why you should include a visit to the UN the next time you’re visiting New York City.

Blue and White Mandala Wall Mural
Posted in Alzheimer's Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Mandala Wall Mural to quiet the mind

Our Mandala bedroom wall mural, a joint effort that took a couple of weeks to complete but well worth the effort.

Cat on the chair Pet Sitting
Posted in Nomad

25 Questions to ask before you begin your Pet Sitting Assignment

Here’s 20+ questions you should ask before you begin your pet sitting assignment.

packing winter clothes away
Posted in Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Our Turkish Return and Too Many Clothes

Returning to Turkey and a house full of clothes. I’m not sure whether to focus on unpacking or packing clothes away.

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.