As Christmas draws closer, it seems London’s heading back into what is basically another Lockdown next week. We currently have the highest number of Covid cases in the country – it’s rising fast in school children aged 11-18. Can’t say I’m surprised, I’ve seen them around our local schools and it was inevitable. I’m expecting […]
Tag: Turkey
The joys of 2015: the experiences that made my year
Travel adventures abounded for me in 2015. Yes, I know how fortunate I am. It was a year full of amazing journeys, discovering new countries and revisiting old ones on three continents. Here are some of my favourite bits. March My Blue Train odyssey It’s always been my dream to experience one of the world’s […]
A magical journey from Rhodes to Marmaris
I love travelling the globe and am lucky enough to have visited many stunning destinations. I was very excited to be heading for Rhodes in Greece to embark on my Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage around Greece and Turkey. Travel can come with its downsides though. Like being delayed 17 hours at Gatwick Airport! This involved eight hours sitting […]
Sailing delight in Greece and Turkey
This September I boarded a beautiful Turkish gulet, the Muhtesem A, for a week of heaven in the Mediterranean. For someone who’s pretty well travelled, I’ve discovered the beauty of Greece and Turkey late in my travelling life so I’m soaking up every moment of these wonderful countries – trying to make up for lost time, […]
The best Christmas stuffing ever
So it’s the last day of 2014 – I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. For my last post of the year, I thought I’d share this spectacular stuffing recipe with you for your next Christmas dinner – it’s my brother Ray’s creation. For our family Christmas everyone has their part to play […]
A feast of travel in Europe
I can’t believe it’s been three weeks since I posted. I’ve been on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday starting with a couple of days in Rome, then cruising the Med with five amazing stops and finishing in Istanbul where I spent four fascinating days. My head is full of history, memories of the most beautiful of scenery […]