An Introduction to Menorca

Small but perfectly formed, the island of Menorca holds a special place in my heart. I was six years old when I first visited with my family and we stayed in a small, white apartment surrounded by...

Secret Gems You Have to See: Spain's Extraordinary Wildlife Will Amaze

Spain is well-known for its incredible architecture and culture. However, if you venture off the grid and away from the tourist hotspots, you can see amazing natural delights. Spain is home to...

The Wondrous Western Isles of Scotland

The Outer Hebrides (or the Western Isles) have been on my bucket list since it was first compiled and The Time of Covid presents a perfect opportunity to make the trip. This is an archipelago of some...

Off-Roading in the Sierra de Montsant Mountains of Catalonia

Explore the history and terrain of the Catalan holy mountains whilst off-roading in a 4 x 4 vehicle. The Sierra de Montsant mountains of Spain's Catalonia are home to an abundance of history...

Hills, Show and Soft Furnishings

The thing about being women of a certain age is that we can get a little bit tired. Pip and I have been back at work for two weeks now and we've both had the busiest January ever. This, coupled...

Fire Pits and Maps

"Let's have a winter BBQ!" announced Ever Patient Husband one dark evening last autumn. "Hmmm." I replied, hoping he would forget all about it and we could all move on. Sadly, this was not to be...