Capodistria: Italian Slice of Slovenia
Koper is a university town, looking a little forlorn for want of its former glory as Capodistria (Capo d’Istria, meaning the head of Istria in Italian). This sleepy little corner of Slovenia was once under the auspices of the mighty naval power that was Venice. A doge was appointed to oversee this area, whose palace […]
A Volcanic Voyage – Lanzarote in 3 Days
At first glance, Lanzarote is stark, barren and rocky. The main greens are palm trees which line the roads of the major towns and the myriad varieties of cacti sprouting from the dark earth. The furthest east of the major Canary Islands, Lanzarote is unique. Its middle is dominated by hills and mountains, created by […]
Restaurant Review: Samphire
Samphire is a little restaurant in the heart of Whitstable town. Whitstable is the famous seaside town which boasted the first passenger train line between itself and Canterbury in 1830, ferrying rich Victorians to spend time by the sea. Now, the town is known for its annual oyster festival in July. If you want a […]
Game of Stones
The first thing that hits you about some of the less touristy parts of Dubrovnik is the smell of wet cat. Dubrovnik has an enviable position as the Southern vanguard to the Adriatic. It is why the Ottoman Empire kept it as a protectorate against the encroachment of the mighty Venetian navy. Named for “du […]