WESTERN CRETE(RETHYMNON)

The Greek Islands have drawn us back time and time again for many years. Symi is our favourite, the … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE(RETHYMNON)

WESTERN CRETE (KNOSSOS)

DAY 2: KNOSSOS and THE AMAZING HERAKLION MUSEUM I’d visited Knossos 40 years ago, when it was situated in wine … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (KNOSSOS)

Our enjoyment of Crete really took off when we drove up into the Psoliritis mountain range and down, way, way … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (AMARI VALLEY TO FRANGOKASTELLO)

After breakfast on the balcony, we drove back towards Plakias, enjoying those Libyan Sea views again then headed 10km … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE(PALM BEACH)

Bye, bye to Skalotis. Another bargain at £40 per night. Left our nice little lodgings and had a drive ahead … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE( HORA SFAKIA to FALASARNA)

Another famed beach in Crete with a promised superb drive down the coast and only 90 minutes away. The road … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (ELAFONISI)

We were flying home tonight but I really wanted to see the start of the famous Samaria Gorge walk. The … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (SAMARIA GORGE and CHANIA)

The hailed loveliest villages – Reine, Nusford, A – lived up to their hype and were all in wonderfully scenic … Continue reading LOFOTEN’S PRETTIEST VILLAGES

A Wild Camp on Mull and lunch at Ulva Boathouse The forecast was set fair for the weekend ahead, but … Continue reading STAFFA AND THE TRESHNISH ISLES (AKA Puffin Therapy)

We did this walk up on to Skye’s highest clifftop, by what I’ve called ‘The Peat Bog Way’ , … Continue reading THE GOLDEN EAGLE OF DUNVEGAN HEAD