‘Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.’ – Gustave Flaubert I found it helpful to view this country extensively from on, sometimes from under and most memorably… from above! The Turkish scenery in places is quite unique. The landscape in Cappadocia appears surreal and I think […]
UK/Greece/Turkey
My Big Fat Greek Holiday
♪♫Mamma Mia, how can I resist you? ♫♪♫ Of course there are no signs or directions! So we asked around and played a bit of follow the leader before lining up…. at the wrong boat! After a quick discussion made up of quizzical looks, Greek gesturing and s-l-o-w English (yes, it’s coming along well thanks […]
Revisits
Apparently, I don’t enjoy returning to destinations that I’ve visited previously. I guess it’s like eating that second ice-cream. While the first may have been the classic, culinary experience of a lifetime, that second yearned for repeat performance never quite lives up to expectations. I first visited London nearly 20 years ago and while I’ve […]
Countdown
What things do you look forward to when you’re heading off on a trip? I’m about to escape from an Aussie winter and wing my way to where the cockles of my heart shall be ignited by a young friend’s gorgeous summer wedding in London. The plan after that is to just play castaway for […]