baby boomer travel
The wheels of our bus had left the 1,000 year old city of Sibenik and we were on our way to experience traditional Croatian life (and food) at the small village of Jurlinovi Dvori up in the Primosten Hills. The bus trip took about half an hour from the coast of Sibenik where there were grape vines and Read More …
Sibenik, Croatia – never on our bucket list but finding ourselves on a Mediterranean cruise we had the chance visit this charming medieval city. Before landing at Zadar we were faced with what tours, if any, to do in the Port of Zadar, Croatia. (Life’s tough sometimes!) Why go on a tour at all you ask? Well Read More …
We all rode bikes as kids right? So, it’s a bit like breathing you never forget how. Although if you haven’t ridden for a while, a quick practice run before cycling through Paris is recommended – just to make sure your coordination and balance is on track. This night bike ride is designed for all fitness levels and Read More …
Ireland – Home to Guinness, Racehorses, the Blarney Stone and Crystal! At the end of a six day whirlwind, but truly amazing Globus tour of Ireland we were lovers of everything Irish – Guiness, Stew, Coffee and jokes. When Irish eyes are smiling…..
Cycling the Ancient Appian Way in Rome Just for one day we were 19th century time-travellers exploring the beauty of ancient Appian Way on push bikes away from the city mayhem. Rome had provided us with five intense, but exciting, sight-seeing days and we were keen for a cycle ride. The Ancient Appian Way (2,300 Read More …
If ever you are lucky enough to be on a Mediterranean cruise that calls into the small medieval city of Kotor, Montenegro, a climb up to the old St John’s Fort (aka Castle of San Giovanni) is a must. For two reasons – the incredibly outstanding views and much needed exercise after being on the ship! (I call Read More …
Monte Carlo Harbour Sailing into Monte Carlo Harbour, Monaco, under early sunny skies was magical. The deep blue colour of harbour waters are pristine and you understand why this coastline is named the Coté d ’Azure. Bring it on for a day mingling with the rich and famous! (Well, maybe not mingling, just using a Read More …
Mykonos the Island of magical sunsets. Following a full but fascinating cultural trip of Greece with Globus, four whirlwind days of island hopping was calling. Our first stop on board the Celestyal Olympia was the Mykonos where we managed to get hopelessly lost in the alleys surrounding the harbour!.
Did you know the Arctic King Crab, a highly sought after delicacy around the world, can grow 1.8 metres in length and weigh up to 15 kg!!!! Well, here I was in Finland, travelling at speed across a frozen fjord in a sledge to catch, cook and eat the mouth-watering crustacean. An unforgettable experience that is Read More …
With a stomach still full of freshly cooked Arctic King Crab, our next stop was the Snowhotel, Kirkenes. Here the promise was to spend a luxurious night on an “ice bed!”
