Pootling around in Puglia

April 5, 2019

Located in the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia (with its silent “g”) is a wonderful place. It’s bordered by miles and miles of coastline with stunning beaches, whilst inland you can find picturesque hilltop towns, Baroque churches and rambling Roman ruins.

The landscape is wild and rugged unlike the soft undulating terrain of Tuscany, but it’s got charm. Fields of knarly ancient olive trees are interspersed with vineyards, the ground beneath a mass of scarlet poppies or grey, green cabbages depending on the season.

Finding my groove in the Grenadines

January 11, 2019

Wanting to test the room service protocol I hoisted a yellow flag. Twenty minutes later a mini moke arrived and there was my perfectly made gin and tonic, just in time for me to enjoy the sun setting over the Caribbean from my little piece of paradise. A place I had wanted to visit ever since Judith Chalmers asked “Wish you were here?” I answered “yes” and 35 years later I was!

High Altitude Trekking in Ladakh

December 7, 2018

As part of our two week trip to Ladakh, where we stayed in traditional village houses, Julian and I included a four day trek in the Hemis High Altitude National Park. We traversed many mountain passes of the Zanskar Range, through an area without roads or permanent settlements away from the tourist path.

A once in a lifetime sighting in Ladakh

November 9, 2018

We got off the plane and out of habit immediately turned on our mobile phones. It’s true. We were in a place with no mobile connection. This is when you know you’re travelling somewhere a little off the beaten track.

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