Korcula Island and Marco Polo
Korcula (Kor-chula) is one of Croatia’s more populated islands but you would hardly notice it. It seems to take it all within its stride. The
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Islands of Croatia – Hvar the Celebrity
After our previous stint on a boat in Gippsland lakes (see previous blog), we had no expectations whatsoever for the Gulet. Peter didn’t even know
Croatia, Split and an emperor’s retirement home
Split Arriving late from Zagreb the night before, we woke up to a splendid morning in Split with not a cloud in the sky. Heading
Travel – Zagreb, Croatia
Last month, we visited the beautiful countries of Croatia and Montenegro followed by stops in Santorini and Athens. So, over the coming weeks, I will
Italy – Rome’s charming drinking fountains
Wherever you walk throughout Rome, you will surely find one of Rome’s 2,500 charming drinking fountains scattered everywhere. Although dubious at first as to whether
Italy – Boating in Capri
Getting off the ferry at Capri, we were disappointed to learn that the blue grotto was closed. The seas were not calm enough and despite
Italy – Platform beaches
After Positano’s pebble beach, we decided to scout out the “beach” in Sorrento. Our hotel was by the sea and boasts of swimming facilities. But
Italy – Positano
“It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone” – John Steibeck At
Dordogne
Medieval villages, prehistoric caves, historic castles and food to die for. What more motivation do you need to visit this beautiful region in France. We
Provence
Some things you never forget and some things you’ll always remember. Our honeymoon in Paris, many moons ago on a shoestring budget had both of