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Italy

Marble sand balls and Flamingos. Mari Ermi, Sardinia

Spiaggia di Mari Ermi, near the Roman remains of Tharros, was a beach we found entirely by chance. As we were driving past, I thought the name sounded vaguely Maori-like and thought it’d be worth a visit. We got very…

Italy

Bosa; Reflections, Cobbled Streets & a Medieval Castle. Sardinia

Bosa is a town in the province of Oristano, Sardinia. Seen from a distance, the townscape resembles a canvas of rainbow colours with houses stacked steeply on the hillside overlooked by the castle. The town is divided by the River Temo…

Spain

Bike around el parque de Maria Luisa Seville

Southern Spain is already pretty hot in May, averaging about 28 degrees, so in true British spirit, mad dogs and Englishmen, at the height of the afternoon sun we went to explore el parque de Maria Luisa Seville. Here’s why…

Europe

Chasing Flamingos Part I: Notteri, Villasimus, Sardinia

As soon as I discovered Villasimius had its own flock of non-migratory flamingos, I knew we had to track them down! The problem is these creatures are quite shy and don’t want human contact. That’s a problem when you want…

Portugal

The Black Sands of Seixal, Madeira

Visit this black sanded beach on Madeira Island

Portugal

Farol Sao Jorge Lighthouse, Madeira

Visitng Madeira in January will result in some fairly dreich and windy weather but don’t let that deter you from visiting. There’s still loads to do and see. including the Farol Sao Jorge lighthouse and old sugar ruins of Sao…

The Plantation Gardens, Norwich

The Plantation Gardens in Norwich are a perfect hidden oasis of tranquility. Perfect for kids of all ages.