Asturias
The Curious Tale of San Pedro’s Fish
Two things strike you when see the pez de San Pedro in fish markets in Costa Brava. The first is that as fish go, he’s a real loser in the looks department. This is one ugly fish… […]
Month: August 2011
Benidorm
Love-Locked in Benidorm
“These locks have been put here by lovers,” says Juan, pointing to what I had taken to be a piece of modern sculpture. “They write their names on the lock, seal it and then throw away the key. It symbolises the permanence of their love.” […]
Asturias
The Sleeping Lion of Covadonga in Asturias
I had no idea where I was, but from the towering spires of a grandiose church, glowing golden in the sun’s last rays, it was obvious that this was no ordinary hamlet in the forest. This was, I was told in almost reverential tones by our guide, Covadonga.
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Asia
Yangtse River Cruise Part 2, Life on the River
The weather was grim and the limestone cliffs rising up from the river were often shrouded in a grey mist that drained the colour from their slopes, whilst the waters swirled a murky brown. There were sampans on the river… […]
Europe
Inverness, Gateway to the Scottish Highlands
A bustling fusion of hilltop castle, cathedral spires, cosmopolitan dining and eclectic shopping, Inverness is a thriving, vibrant city which is easy to explore on foot in a day and the ideal base for discovering the Highlands. […]
Asia
Yangtse River Cruise Part 1, Arrival
It was a shocker of a night; I was wet and woozy, disoriented to the point of being dumb. All I knew was that a diminutive Chinese man was gesturing that I should follow him down a rather dark and threatening alley… […]
Benidorm
Food and Drink in Benidorm
As you’d expect with a resort the size and popularity of Benidorm, you can literally take your pick of menus from around the world. From fast food to gourmet, Argentinian to Thai and pinchos to paella there’s something to satisfy every palate. […]
Benidorm
Tasty Tapas in the Old Town of Benidorm
Anyone looking for an authentic taste of Spain in the popular tourist resort of Benidorm should head to the maze of narrow streets that run down from the 18th century Church of San Jaime and the Castillo, which form the area known as the old town. […]
Benidorm
Night Life in Benidorm
The city that never sleeps, Benidorm is the ideal venue for clubbers, festival goers, dancers, drinkers and party animals of every age and persuasion. […]
Benidorm
Top Things to do in Benidorm
Tempting though it may be to spend your entire holiday moving between the sun soaked beaches of Playas Levante and Poniente, and the fun filled Avenidas D’Alcoi and Madrid, somewhere in between a golden tan and saddle bag brown there’s a different world waiting to be discovered. This is my pick of the best of that world: […]
Asturias
Wine in Asturias From Cangas del Narcea
Just as the green valleys and rolling rivers of proud Asturias are little known outside of Spain, the wine produced on verdant Asturian slopes is a secret to many Spanish. Asturias in northern Spain is simply not known for its wine. […]
Benidorm
Hotel Benidorm Plaza, Benidorm
Perfectly located just a short stroll from Playa Levante and an even shorter one from the old town, Hotel Benidorm Plaza is a modern, clean, bright and friendly hotel. […]
Food & drink
Inedit, the Beer of Choice For Ferran Adriá and El Bulli
Ferran Adriá’s El Bulli may have close its doors as a restaurant, but there’s no escaping its continuing influence in the gastronomic world. […]
Food & drink
Frozen Yoghurt, Love at First Bite
On a recent visit to Benidorm, I was encouraged by my fellow travel bloggers to try frozen yoghurt. Not only is it not as unhealthy as ice cream, I was assured, but it’s also sold with a huge variety of fresh and puréed fruit making it positively healthy. […]
Great Britain
The Magical Creatures of Blackmuir Wood in Strathpeffer
The lilac grasses in front of us rustled and swayed with just a bit more vigour than if the movement had been caused by a gentle summer’s breeze. It was enough to draw our eyes to a vision that stopped us dead in our tracks and stole the breath from our bodies. […]