Visit the Anne Frank House – a fascinating museum in Berlin
Our visit to the Anne Frank House in Berlin came as a happy chance, when you stumble across something interesting and decide to follow your …
Activities
Cakes outside the mosque in Sidon – Lebanon
Anyone who’s travelled in the Middle East seems to come back with tales of the legendary hospitality that is engrained in the Arab and Muslim …
Wine tasting at Chateau Musar – in Lebanon
Unless you’re a wine connoisseur, you may not realize that Lebanon produces some world class wines, that rival the best of Bordeaux. On my recent …
7 fun things to do in Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca
The beautiful island of Mallorca can often be dismissed as a package holiday destination, but if you look behind the busy resorts, Mallorca is bursting …
Mankoushe for breakfast – in Lebanon
What did you have for breakfast in Lebanon? Mine was a Mankoushe or Lebanese flatbread topped with Gebnee (cheese) and salad. The Lebanese eat Mankoushe, …
Wild Garlic in Bristol – a walk in the woods
Do you have a fantasy of wandering through a woodland glade, with a perfume in the air? One that is faintly floral but mostly onion? …
Savoyard food specialities to enjoy from the French Alps
If you’ve been ski-ing in the Alps recently you’ll have enjoyed, like me, some of the food specialities of the region. It’s simple mountain fare, …
The Mason’s arms, Knowstone – a Michelin star restaurant in Devon
How could you tell that the Mason’s Arms at Knowstone in Devon has a Michelin star although it looks like any other picturesque thatched Devon inn? …
Circus Hotel in Berlin – a budget boutique hotel
The Circus Hotel where we stayed in Berlin was a real find for me and I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s full of contemporary charm, …
Visiting the Holocaust memorial in Berlin
On our trip to Berlin, we visited the Holocaust memorial. What struck me about the memorial was the way that children were interacting with it, …
Roast guinea pig in Peru – a local specialty to try?
Depending on your point of view you may find the delicacy of roast guinea pig in Peru as a horrid way of treating our squeaking …