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Lets Talk About India: Animals, Food, Hustlers, Marriage and more…

Push the guide books aside, here’s my first hand round up of thoughts and observations after a first and very worthwhile trip to India.

by Cherryl

The Pink City, Carpets and Palaces: Snapshots of Jaipur India

Snapshots from the iconic Indian Pink City, loved for it’s royally dressed elephants, pink palaces, chamber of mirrors, and endless shopping bazaars.

by Cherryl

On Safari in India: Stalking Tigers in Ranthambore

There’s far less exciting things you could do than stalk tigers on a jeep safari through India’s Ranthambore national park, taking in an array of wildlife and beautiful scenery while you’re at it. Just saying!!

by Cherryl

Out and About in Delhi, India

I felt an almost unbelievable sense of being in an entirely new world, a world with ‘ways’ that are not to be labelled or ridiculed, but simply accepted as ‘the way’ for where we were – a different way to what I was used to seeing or experiencing.

by Cherryl

I Get Around Round …..🎶 Traffic in India

Traffic in India is not for the faint hearted – its a bikers paradise, a barrage of beeps, the rush hour seems ceaseless, and chaos might just be the new calm.

by Cherryl

All Things Bright and Beautiful: India Loves Colour

Are you curious about India? India and colour go hand in hand, vibrant and flamboyant, cheerfully extrovert. Dull and dismal doesn’t seem to feature. The people, buildings, flowers, the food. When the sun’s out and everything twinkles and gleams, the colours are dazzling and India will certainly give your camera a run for its money!!

by Cherryl

A Solo Trip to India!!!! Leaving my Comfort Zone

Taking a solo trip to India was a welcome escape from the UK’s winter weather and long month of February (even though it’s technically the shortest month, lol). India had been sky high on my bucket list for a very long time and I can honestly say it was everything […]

by Cherryl

Travel Comedy Giveaway: Win a tripod for your travel photography!!

Want to win a tripod to improve your travel photography? Share your funniest travel moments to enter the prize draw and you could be a winner!!

by Cherryl

Cuban Photography by Andrew Moore, A Perfect Coffee Table Book

Cuban photography by Andrew Moore is a little different to your typical cuban tourist photographs of vintage cars, Varadero beaches and people smoking cigars. Moore’s cuban photography goes beneath the surface Moore captures scenes that the average tourist probably wouldn’t see unless they ventured away from the predictable tourist traps […]

by Cherryl

10 Things to do in The Bahamas

A few ideas to help you plan your Bahamas list of things to do; such as mingling with flamingos at the Adastra Gardens and Zoo, shopping in Bay Street, and wandering through the aquarium at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

by Cherryl

Question Time: Overrated Travel Experience?

So where in the world have you been that turned out to be completely overrated? Share your views and help us avoid wasting our time – maybe!

by Cherryl

22 Rumours about your Morocco Holiday: Setting the Record Straight!

What you need to know about Morocco before your first trip – lets examine the hype. I found most of these 22 rumours to be true!!

by Cherryl

Out And About Morocco #3: Food, Orange Trees, a Mosque and a Medina!

More Moroccan snapshots to inspire your next visit to Morocco; it’s such an interesting country, with something interesting to see or experience wherever you go.

by Cherryl

Ait Benhaddou: The fortified city and Hollywood of Morocco

Loved by movie makers and tourists alike; take a walk through the narrow clay community. Ait Benhaddou is home to a small number of Moroccan families and was used as the setting for a long list of big screen films.

by Cherryl

Berber Life and the High Atlas Mountains: tea, sheep, scary roads and fossil sellers

A complete contrast from Marrakech and its crazy souks, the High Atlas Mountains take you a world away with breath taking views and a community of berber families living a different way of life.

by Cherryl

Bahai Palace, Royal Beauty in Marrakech

A pretty palace in Marrakech decorated with impressive mosaics , imposing doors, high arches and artistic ceilings.

by Cherryl

Move Over Marrakech: We’re Off to Essaouira, The Santorini of Morocco!

Essaouira is quite literally a breath of Moroccan fresh sea air, known for its hippy vibe and grecian looking buildings.

by Cherryl

Flic en Flac Beach

Well all the guide books, blogs, reviews and word of mouth echo the same thing really – ‘when in Mauritius, Flic en Flac beach is the beach of choice’, it’s on the west coast and rated as one of the best beaches in Mauritius and a must on your list […]

by Cherryl

Mauritius Diaries: Grand Baie

Sunglasses and jewelry from a car boot and sarongs from the father of Miss World…read on!!

by Cherryl

Newton House: The Downtown Abbey of Wales! Llandeilo Carmarthenshire

Another Welsh must see is the grand and historic Newton House. Today Newton House and grounds are used for TV, exhibitions and weddings as well as offering scenic walks and a museum piece for admiration. The deer create a dreamy scene from the back of the house and the gardens […]

by Cherryl

Carreg Cennen Castle Carmarthenshire

When in Wales, you never get tired of castles, so here’s another magnificent beauty, Carreg Cennen Castle, in Carmarthenshire near the River Cennen. Building began around the fourth century, yet it’s ruins are incredibly well preserved, and majestic. It’s a steep walk, great for the legs and the views are worth […]

by Cherryl

St Tanwg church and Llandanwg Beach

The quaint St Tanwg Church was built in the fifth century and is still in use to this day. The impressive stone built church sits on the welsh sand dunes of Llandanwg beach and is better known as ‘the church in the sand’, offering worship services during the summer months. […]

by Cherryl

A Walk in the Woods: Snowdonia

Well I didn’t see any teddy bears having picnics or a house belonging to three bears, nor did red riding hood make an appearance. What I did see, was a stunning expanse of majestic trees and lush greenery while enjoying the sound of pure, simple, earthly peace, interrupted only by […]

by Cherryl

Antalya City and Harbour

When in Turkey’s Antalya region, be sure to head down to the city harbour and take in the blue ocean and mountain views, as well as a spot of souvenir shopping and a boat trip if you fancy it.

by Cherryl

Things to do in Antalya Turkey

The TK Maxx of Turkey, and the roaring Manavgat waterfall are popular things to add to your travel itinerary for Antalya, Turkey.

by Cherryl

An artistic Jovellanos farm

One more post from Cuba before I forget! Ever been to an organic farm that’s also an art gallery and pottery production centre? Well neither had I until this lovely little trip. This family run farm in the Cuban region of Jovellanos is home to it’s owners who have recently […]

by Cherryl

To go or not to go? Cuba Varadero: Touristy but Nice!

Tourist trap? Varadero might be beautifully beachy, but if you want to experience Cuba properly you need to venture away from this artificial beach strip, and explore the ‘real’ Cuba.

by Cherryl

Glad I went to Trinidad

My favourite part of my trip to Cuba were the days spent in the Cuban town of Trinidad. The pictures may not convey this but ‘what a dramatic place’ frozen in time and bursting with life, colour and charisma. The atmosphere is just fantastic, live music and vibrancy everywhere you […]

by Cherryl

Iberostar Hotel Cayo Ensenachos, Cuba

After lunch at the Los Tainos restaurant at the Hotel Los Caneyes, Santa Clara – we were on the road again heading for the small Cuban off-shore island of Cayo Ensenachos to the Iberostar Ensenachos Hotel. It’s quite secluded, there is no nearby town to walk to – just beautiful […]

by Cherryl

Taxi!!

You won’t be short of taxi options in Cuba, that’s for sure. I’ve never seen so many variations in one place – talk about spoilt for choice!! There’s a taxi type for all tastes – short of a flying taxi…

by Cherryl

Here’s 20 facts about Cuba you don’t really hear about

The stuff the guide books don’t tell you about Cuba!

by Cherryl

Cigars and Caves in the Vinales Valley

Day three of the Cuban Experience tour took us into some of the most scenic views I had the pleasure of seeing in Cuba. The Vinales valleys are deep, high, lush and never-ending. The Vinales region is an approximately 2hr 30 mins drive from Havana and a flourishing expanse dotted […]

by Cherryl

Hola Havana!

We all know Havana is the capital of Cuba, a metropolitan hub of tourists, beautiful buildings and classic vintage cars. Havana is bustling and busy with interesting sights on every turn. To go to Cuba and not visit Havana would be a crime, but there is certainly more to Cuba […]

by Cherryl

Log Cabins and Bears: Skiing in Greece!

Well I didn’t actually go skiing. After a hearty lunch in Kalambaka, I found myself in Metsovo, part of a Greek ski resort area in Epirus, which in a few more weeks would be white with snow. It was a flying visit really (as part of a wider excursion), but […]