Portugal is on fire. TV screens are filled with graphic footage of firefighters tackling any number of wildfire blazes throughout the interior and a state of emergency has been declared in some areas. Eyes in bars are glued to the screen, with much shaking of heads. On the train journey south from Braga, we pass under a gigantic smoke cloud drifting from some of those fires towards the coast, blocking out the sun for nearly an hour of the journey. After three changes and four trains – one...| The Hungry Travellers
Lovely Exeter, Devon’s ancient capital by the mighty River Exe, has plenty to see in its eighteen square miles. A network of buses can help you reach these sights and a bargain PlusBus ticket makes it easy to hop on and off the buses all day. See Roman walls and a medieval cathedral, a huge collection of movie memorabilia, and bird-haunted marshes by the wide Exe estuary. These are just a few of the adventures you can have by bus in Exeter.| Good Journey
Split is a party town according to many of the Croatians we had conversations with during our stay. It’s famous for its nightlife and lively club scene. We saw many groups of visitors clearly in to…| Travels Through My Lens
Last week I posted my first blog about Dubrovnik, and today I’m continuing on with more about this amazing city. Click here to read that post. As I mentioned last week, the Dubrovnik Pass is a good…| Travels Through My Lens
Dubrovnik, initially known as Ragusa, dates back to the 7th century when refugees from Epidaurum settled in the area. Through the centuries, it has been ruled by the Byzantine Empire, the Austrian …| Travels Through My Lens
Love is the food of life, travel is dessert. Anonymous Saint-Malo, France| Travels Through My Lens