In the deepest south of a sun-baked island, among rolling hills of the brightest green, lies il Castello di Donnafugata - or the Castle of the Woman who Fled. The 14th Century Castello looks more like a fair maidens palace, with elegant loggias, slender, delicate columns and walls of the palest coral pink. Legend says that ...
In a faraway world where the cobalt blue sky seeps into the crystal clear waters, and a few white wisps of cloud unfurl out in the sunkissed air like candy floss, there's only one true way to roam these isles and that's in a sailing boat. The Derwent Hunter was built of Blue Gum, Tasmanian Oak, ...
The best of Melbourne is found down it's small, dark side streets. Whether you're looking for delicious food, a perfect coffee, a trendy cafe or a cooperative bar that sends all it's profits the third world, it's down these little lanes that you'll strike gold. The same can be said for street art and one ...
I was trying to decide what my favourite part of my trip to Australia was and I realised that it wasn't one moment, one city or one restaurant (though there were plenty of breathtaking moments, some of the best food I've ever eaten and truly beautiful, unique cities). What I like most about Australia is how ...
Among warehouses and superstores, between flyovers and motorways lies an unknown pocket of history, remembered only by those with an undying faith in flight and a lasting love of aviation. My father is as passionate about planes as I am about horses, perhaps even more so. Anyone who knows me will understand just how strong that passion ...
In the Deep South of London, down a main road, and then further down it lies an Aladdin's Cave of fiery spices, aromatic scents and intense, slow cooked flavour. Apollo Banana Leaf is without a doubt one of my favourite restaurants in London and I'll be eternally grateful to my friend Will for taking me. Check ...
The Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum is a simple little wooden house that once sat within the walls of the ghetto. Inside, it's as if nothing has changed. A shirt, marked with a yellow star hangs poignantly from a hook, dusty toys are discarded carelessly on the floor where far too many people once ...
You could easily walk past Black Magic without even noticing it, the dark, wooden exterior is carved with entwined snakes and staffs and above the door, the rune like words glow in a dark muted amber light. Walking in, you may feel like you've just walked into the lair of a bewitching sorceress. Old ceramic herb jars ...
It's hard to think about Northern Ireland without thinking of the Troubles. The years of news headlines, car bombs, shootings and images of black balaclavas will haunt the city for many years to come. The Shankill Mona Lisa - no matter where you stand he's looking at you, and his gun is pointed right at you! Not ...
It's been a long time since I plucked a dying dandelion and blew the seeds of white fluff up into the air to be spirited away by the wind. It was way back when I always had flowers in my hair and when I wasn't too afraid to dream. Long ago, when I had not ...
Tumbleweeding through life. Listening to stories, writing tales and chasing after horses.
'I could tell you my adventures - beginning with this morning, but it's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then' - Alice (Lewis Carroll)
Top 10 things to do in Copenhagen
Lake Ohrid - Macedonia
Australian Wildlife
Sailing the Inner Passage of Alaska
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna
Appleby Horse Fair
