Carolyn

Three Days in Durban

“Try everything, it’s all good” said the affable driver as we sped away from airport. Then, with a wink of the eye he revealed that the eyes are the best bit and marked a spot on the map where we should ‘head to’ get the best Boiled Cows Head! It’s a traditional Zulu delicacy. IContinue reading “Three Days in Durban”

Secrets of Saluzzo

If you want to see Italy as it was in the 15th century, you just might be captivated by the cobbled streets of Saluzzo. Perched on a hilltop in the Cuneo region of Piedmonte, it’s an intriguing place. Less than an hours drive from the picturesque and renowned wine villages of Barolo, the townContinue reading “Secrets of Saluzzo”

Oaxaca

It is no secret that there is something very special about Oaxaca. The vibrant and colonial streets are a delight. Ponder the culture at Monte Alban, browse the fascinating food markets, feast on gourmet or sumptuous street food, enjoy a street festival and then the round off the evening in a Mezcal bar. IfContinue reading “Oaxaca”

Teotihuacán

We have come to ‘The City of the Gods’ (which is how Teotihuacán translates) to see The Pyramid of The Sun. The pyramid is both very impressive and very large! A small sign at the entrance informs us that it is the 3rd largest pyramid in the world, and the largest outside of Egypt.Continue reading “Teotihuacán”

Bologna – La Grassa

Rick Stein, the renowned Cornish chef turned TV Gourmet-Traveller has been responsible for many of our destination choices recently. It was his influence that fuelled our desire to visit the food capital of Italy and is one of the reasons we head off to Mexico in the next few weeks. Before you start toContinue reading “Bologna – La Grassa”

Dozza Day Trip

One of our favourite day trips from Bologna is a charming medieval village called Dozza. Officially recognized as one of Italy’s ‘most beautiful villages’, we were truly dazzled by Dozza. Our nieces Laura and Alice were visiting us for a week and loved the instagram opportunities and colourful artwork offered in this impossibly pretty place, declaringContinue reading “Dozza Day Trip”