We spent almost a month in Costa Brava recently, exploring all there was to offer in the last of the summer months of 2015. This was our third visit to this region, but we still found loads to do, … [Read more...]
Cycling in the Pyrenees – From Mountains to Coastline
I love cycling. When I lived in France it was my preferred method of getting round. It’s faster than walking, environmentally friendly, and you get to take in the scenery and fresh air. Plus the odd … [Read more...]
Wine-tasting for beginners (or how to alienate the masters of wine)
Here I am, travelling my way through the world, always stumbling over offers to taste wine. The world is a gigantic vineyard, it seems. Until recently, I didn't care much. To be honest, I had this … [Read more...]
Visiting the Vall de Nuria in the Pyrenees
We have visited and explored many parts of the beautiful Catalonia region, from the beautiful rugged coastline known as the Costa Brava, through to the stunning Pyrenees region that borders … [Read more...]
Girona and the talisman of the Ice Age
When you travel to Spain and visit the lovely town of Girona, you will see the statue of a lion. They say, if you kiss it, you will return to Girona. I nearly didn't kiss it. Because, you know, it's … [Read more...]
Taking some time to relax with @Naturaki in Costa Brava
I may have mentioned in the odd post recently that Vera and I have been down in Spain, attending a travel blogger conference and then being whisked around the incredible Catalan region with the folks … [Read more...]
Ballooning in Costa Brava
When I learnt, about a month before I was due to head down to Costa Brava, that I was going to be going on a ballooning trip, I was a teeny bit excited. Ok, so I may have wandered around for … [Read more...]
Overeating in Costa Brava
Those of you who follow me are probably aware that I don’t exactly focus on food on this blog. Sure, I did that post on my favourite burgers, and I do enjoy the act of eating food, but I’ve never … [Read more...]