At 3 am even the searing summer months of Croatia are chilly. Rolling over, I wanted to throw my alarm at the wall and keep sleeping – at least till the sun rose. Then I remembered what day it was. It was grape picking day! I rose quietly, quickly dress and headed out into the…
Lisbon is a vibrant city. From the moment I stepped foot off my train from Madrid, I experienced an instant burst of energy. I sensed the same energy pulse through all the other travellers, disembarking after the long overnight slog in uncomfortable seating for those who opted not to splurge the extra euros on a…
Arriving into the unknown in the dead of night is always an exciting experience. Our minds like to amp up everysense and next thing you know there’s talk of kidnappers, murder mysteries, the birthplace of a good travel/ghost story. Before getting on my bus from the Northern tip of Argentina, close to the Brazilian border,…
Sunset over Bari, Italy. Trains in Italy are a funny system in deed. They leave on time, have strange routes involving backtracking down same piece of track then arriving early. Then unfortunately those wanting to catch that train will luck out as it will not wait around for correct departure time at stations. I feel…
Lagos is a popular destination for all travelers in Portugal and is located on the Algarve coastline with awe inspiring beaches and cliff walks. Entering Lagos is almost like entering an inner tranquil bubble – a parallel universe – where everyone is there with a common goal; to be happy and make the most of life.…
