villa in umbria

Under the Umbrian sun

At a villa in the Umbrian countryside, I relax into a soothing Italian way of life and learn to appreciate the weather we get.

easter in assisi

Easter in Assisi

The annual Good Friday procession through Umbria’s ancient city of Assisi is an important Easter event in Italy. To be there is a strange experience.

tower of london

Visiting the Tower of London

The ravens at the Tower of London have a very special role, protecting the monarchy. Find out more on a Tower of London tou.

Best of South America

Moving on: a melancholic anticipation

There’s always a strange mix of emotions when you have to move on from an area you’ve spent months exploring. But that’s the whole point of travelling, right?

perito moreno

An ice age

Travel through Patagonia and the natural wonders are countless. But none is as impressive as the enormous Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate.

argentina rodeo

Rodeo in the mountains

At the foot of the great mountains of Patagonia, I come upon a traditional Argentinian rodeo. The gauchos keep me captivated for hours as I watch them ride.