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Antiparos • Greece

Just a ten-minute boat trip from Paros, has delightful clothing-optional beaches with powdery sand and caves that must be visited. Antiparos is an island in the island group the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, separated by a strait from the west coast of Paros, the boat trip is just ten minutes from Pounta, a little port […]

Greece

With over 1,400 islands lying off its coast and scattered throughout the Aegean Sea, Greece is the most southeasterly extension of Europe. Regarded as the cradle of western civilization and is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, western literature, political science, and drama. Greece , historically also known as Hellas, is a […]

Portugal

Lagos • Portugal

On the southern coast of the Portuguese Algarve, it has great beaches, a perfect town and most importantly, outstanding views. I have to admit that Lagos remains a favourite place for me, having returned several times, my face familiar with some of the locals. My first visit here brought me to this coastal town small […]

Fatima • Portugal

Famous for the religious appearances of 1917 and a place of hope and faith, Fatima remains one of the most intriguing places to visit, being recognised by the church as worthy of belief. I passed through Fatima on my journeys through Portugal, being a fan of all things strange and wonderful I couldn’t pass up […]

Faro – Portugal

The capital of the Algarve and the gateway to the sunny south coast of Portugal, Faro is a popular destination. This small city with its whitewashed houses, marina and cobblestoned streets is the gateway to the Algarve. With the remains of a Roman wall that enclose the old town and small chapels still retains its […]

Espinho • Portual

Located on the Atlantic coastline and just south of Porto, it offers casinos and long stretches of pristine beaches. I never planned on staying or stopping here, it just happened when I was taking a train from Porto to Coimbra, and along the way found myself viewing some great coastline and ocean views which resulted […]

Batalha • Portugal

Built-in 1385, was the monarchy’s main building project for two centuries, to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota. A short afternoon is all you need to visit this monstrous unfinished Monastery of Batalha, declared a World Heritage Site, with massive doorways and finely detailed finishings. On the […]

Margarita Island – Venezuela

In 1498, Christopher Columbus discovered Margarita Island, situated in the Caribbean Sea, off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. It is 78 km long and its widest side measures roughly 20 km. Its status as a duty-free port and proximity to the mainland makes it one of the top vacation spots for Venezuelans. The island has […]

Montreal • Canada

The second-largest city in Canada, the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest French-speaking city in the Western world after Paris. Most come to Montreal because its one of the few places in North America that one can drink at the age of 18, wine and beer is also available from the local […]

Acapulco • Mexico

On the Pacific coast of Mexico, 300 km (190 miles) southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and offers visitors endless days of summer all year round. The subtropical climate and pleasant year-round temperatures draws in many foreign nationals year-round providing the volume to support the numerous bars and clubs […]

Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. Santo Domingo came to be known as the “Gateway to the Caribbean”. Before the […]

Sosúa • Dominican Republic

Sosúa is a small town in the Puerto Plata province of the Dominican Republic. Located approximately 4 miles from the city of Puerto Plata, has been a top tourist destination for Europeans for nearly three decades. There is a very large expatriate community which consists of mostly German, English, American, and Canadian expats. In 1938 […]

Vancouver • Canada

Located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Named after Captain George Vancouver, an English explorer, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, ranked one of the three most livable cities in the world. Vancouver has a very special place in my heart, it was the first place I ever wanted to visit, and did so, as […]

Puerto Plata • Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata is one of the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. The area has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction since the late 1990’s mainly due to its fine beaches. San Felipe de Puerto Plata, often referred to as simply Puerto Plata, is the capital of the Dominican province, Puerto Plata. The city is […]