

South African Karoo
The Karoo is the semi desert region of South Africa, with some areas receiving as little as 75mm rainfall annually. It is found behind...


African Penguins
The African Penguin grows to approximately 70cm tall and weighs up to 3 kilograms. Regarded as an endangered species, they mate for life...


Mount Titlis
Mount Titlis is 3283m above sea level. It is accessed by 3 cable cars and a funicular. It was first climbed in 1739, can you imagine what...


Thun, Switzerland
Thun, is a wonderful little town, where life moves at a slower pace. There is castle (Schloss Thun), a river and a lake, and old town...


Driving through the Swiss Alps
The alps are all they are in the movies, majestic, awe-in-spiring, huge and a wonder to drive. The roads criss and cross the mountains,...


Fontfroide Abbaye
Frontfroide Abbaye is still a working Abbaye, but now it caters for an influx of tourists. Its history is fascinating, as it has stood...


Peyrepertuse Castle
Is a ancient castle on the mountains in South France. No one knows for sure how old it is because it is first mentioned in a will in...


The UK is good at gardening
One thing you will notice when you travel around the Uk is that it is good a gardening. Especially the historical sites, they all have...


Goodwood Revival Festival
Is a festival of old times, old cars and old ways of doing things. It is festival held every year in the UK where the rich (and maybe not...


Still a few quiet places to escape to.
Today, it gets harder and harder to find a quiet place. A place with no demands, no people and more importantly, no mobile reception. A...