Sometimes monuments or buildings come with such high expectations that you can’t help feel disappointed when you visit. The Taj Mahal is not one of these places. It was everything I expected and so much more. It was magnificent and I still can’t believe I’ve actually seen it in the flesh.
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Black Sea Musings
Letter 147 Our last stop on our 2-week jaunt in the crazy land of Bulgaria was on the Black Sea. We spent 4 gloriously relaxing days in…… Read more “Black Sea Musings”
Photo Essay: Sunsets of Summer 2017
Letter 116 Whoever said sunsets all look the same are stupid. This letter will present some of my favourite photos from Spain, Portugal, Croatia and Montenegro -…… Read more “Photo Essay: Sunsets of Summer 2017”
Wonderful People of Montenegro
Letter 114 As I headed towards the border of Montenegro and Albania I encountered the city of Ulcinj. With few expectations I was struck with a charming…… Read more “Wonderful People of Montenegro”
The most underrated Croatian city: Šibenik
Letter 105 A city steeped on the banks of the Adriatic overlooking nearby islands, featuring four fortresses, many churches, a maze of cobbles and spellbinding sunsets -…… Read more “The most underrated Croatian city: Šibenik”
Romantic Rovinj
Letter 103 The majority of travellers in Croatia don't go up north to Pula, let alone make the extra journey up to the small town of Rovinj.… Read more "Romantic Rovinj"
Iceland’s light
Letter 56 During our week in Iceland we had some of the most beautiful weather I have ever seen. Sunrises and sunsets last for an hour casting…… Read more “Iceland’s light”
