Saturday: I woke up in Miami already having almost everything packed in my car and started on one of the most scenic drives in the nation- the overseas highway. Its about 160 miles from Miami down to Key West. The overseas portion is just over 100 miles and has 42 bridges including one that is almost 7 miles long! Key West is the end/start of US 1 which is also the longest highway in the US since Read on...
The reason there are so many statues in Skopje goes back to 2008 when the economy crashed. Much like many countries around the world, Macedonia targeted tourism as a major source of and revenue.
The Skopje 2014 project, consisted mainly of the construction of colleges, museums and government buildings, as well as the erection of monuments depicting historical figures.Around 20 buildings and over Read on...
Took CK Shuttle to Cesky Kumlov from Prague. Cesky Krumlov is a UNESCO heritage site about a three hour drive south of Prague in a mountainous region. It is a well preserved city of 13,000 people with most of the structures from the 14th and 15th century. A river meanders through the middle of the city. Cesky Krumlov has the second largest castle in the Czech Republic and sits on top of the hill i Read on...
I am clearly still partially on UK time as I was awake early so walked out to The Alamo which was only five minutes away and was illuminated at night. It is surprising what a difference moving 500 miles to the west makes as sunrise was significantly later than it had been in New Orleans.
I got talking to the Alamo Ranger who was outside the site even at that time in the morning. It seems that the Read on...
I started writing this blog a few days ago by talking about destinations but half way through I decided to change the format. The reason being, I have been seeing so many wonderful historic sites that even I am beginning to feel jaded and think, oh, yet another cathedral/castle/ancient ruin etc. I have enjoyed them all but there is a limit to how much you can take in day after day! A sea day came Read on...
One of the few countries in Europe I have not visited is Greece. I have not really avoided it per se, as it was on my radar back on my first trip to Europe. But fate intervened, and I was called home due to the untimely death of my Father. In fact, I was going to meet a friend there, and travel around the country and a few of the islands.
So, fast forward to today, Greece is a much different plac Read on...
What is the connection between books , a literary festival and an visit for Gabby ?. It is Hay on Wye another lovely town on the River Wye. We guessed that Ross on Wye and Hay on Wye would be very similar in character . Small towns with narrow streets full of book shops. Another Butter Market and lots of shops, cafes and pubs . What was different a large and empty car park . Hay us with plenty of Read on...
From Winespeed: While in the Army and stationed near Fresno during WW II, Joe Heitz got a job at Italian Swiss Colony in Asti, Sonoma County. After getting bachelors and masters degrees at the University of California at Davis after the War, Joe worked under the legendary Andr Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyard.
In 1961, he left to start Heitz Cellars. Five years later, in 1966, he made the firs Read on...
Most people who live in Wanganui have never heard of Strachans Cave. But they are usually quick to visit it once I talk about it.
This cave is listed as an historic place. Basically, it is a privately built refuge for a family that were scared for their safety during the land conflicts of the You can read all about the history here It is on private land but you are allowed to access it which is Read on...
Kazimierz – the district south of the Old Tiwn was the centre of Jewish life in Krakw for over 500 years, before it was systematically destroyed during World War II.
In era it became one of Krakws dodgiest districts while gradually falling into disrepair. Rediscovered in the 1990s, thanks to the fall of the regime and worldwide exposure through the lens of Steven Spielberg in the film Schindler Read on...