Category Archives: PLACES

Recanati & Loreto, Italy

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

The old town of Recanati lies perched on a hill in the Marche Region of Italy. To the east the Adriatic expands to the horizon in beautiful shades of dark blue, while to the southwest the Abruzzi emerge like an … Continue reading →

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Strasbourg, France

Posted on July 2, 2017 by

Strasbourg is the capital of the Grand Est region of France and the official seat of the European parliament. It’s a very neat and pretty city that is easy to navigate on foot. The centrepiece of the city is, of … Continue reading →

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Trelleborg, Sweden

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

Trelleborg is a quaint little town on Sweden’s southern cost. It’s really very small and there isn’t anything much to see, other than its quaintness. It’s the day after the summer solstice, which is a public holiday in Sweden. As … Continue reading →

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La Habana

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Havana is an interesting and eclectic mix that is difficult to take in and hard to understand. From a purely touristic point of view I can see that the city and country might have something to offer. Havana boasts a … Continue reading →

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Hotel Esplanade Zagreb

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

Once upon a time, a very long time ago and long before the age of airspace congestion and low cost carriers, when travel still had the aura of glamour and adventure and passengers travelled with a set of valises and … Continue reading →

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Abu Dhabi Airport Hotel

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

If you have a long layover in Abu Dhabi but still not enough time to go into the city, you have a number of options at the airport. Landside there is the PremierInn, which is connected to the terminal via … Continue reading →

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Colombo

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

Here’s the link to the hotel. There is something very ‘empire’ about Sri Lanka, but it’s kind of hard to put my finger on it exactly. Maybe it’s the groups of men you come across standing around playing an improvised … Continue reading →

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The Coul House, Contin near Inverness

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

In Inverness I am staying at The Coul House, which is roughly forty minutes away from Inverness airport by car. The Coul House is a lovely country hotel set in a lush and beautifully landscaped park. The rooms overlook the … Continue reading →

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Provincetown Fast Ferry: Provincetown to Boston

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

INTRODUCTION I spend six days in Provincetown. Essentially, my days consist of a leisurely breakfast followed by bouts of serious sunbathing and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and bike rides along the scenic coastline. Although thanks to my sister A., … Continue reading →

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Provincetown, MA

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

INTRODUCTION Provincetown is an interesting mix of vintage Americana and a gay cornucopia. What may sound a bit strange on the face of it though, works surprisingly well. Provincetown is a lovely place with a laid back and tolerant atmosphere. … Continue reading →

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