Winnipeg to Omalo, the primary own in Tusheti, is long but well worth it! I like journeys; I like the feeling of movement, the unfolding landscapes and the frisson of excitement that comes with each corner turned. I do, however, have limits, and the forty-hour odyssey that took me from […]
France is a wonderland for tourist with surprise after surprise. The Montagnes Noires in the Languedoc are no exception One of the wonders of the world is surely the amount of world-class tourist sites that France hides away in the country. A short drive in almost any direction will lead […]
Llivia is one of Europe’s more unusual places: A Spanish exclave in France The first thing that one notices on the rather short drive to Llivia is that there is a fork in the road; to the right lies the French town of Bourg Madame, a menacing although now inactive […]
Catalonia is a unique region. From Andorra to Llivia, the Pyrenees dominate a fantastic landscape, and one that is well worth exploring. What a phenomenal day; ten and a half hours, three hundred and fifty kilometres, three and a half countries and absolutely terrific company. Touring in the Pyrenees is […]
The Georgian Supra is an experience; a unique and wonderful experience. I am a survivor of a Georgian Supra, ; only just, I will admit, but tomorrow I will be able to stumble onto an aeroplane and leave the extraordinary Georgian hospitality behind. Let me explain. Georgia is all about […]
Qvevris, Georgian Wine and other new and useful knowledge Qvevris are old, practical, magical and contemporary. They are the ancient vessels used for 10,000 years or more in the making of wine; pure, Natural Wine. I am part of the Second International Qvevri Wine Symposium, and travelling through Georgia with […]
There are cities one wants to revisit, cities one wants spend time in, cities that one would never want to set foot in again and then there is Tbilisi. I have visited hundreds of places over the years, and feel comfortable in many places around the world. I am often […]
Travelling with a bunion is not as easy as one might think. Now I don’t want to whine, but bunions are deeply evil afflictions. For weeks, even months, one’s disfigured toe joint will cause merriment (in the right circles), but cause little or no irritation. Suddenly, however, the malevolent digit […]
Georgian Wines: Suitable for every occasion The Republic of Georgia is truly one of my favourite countries. It is quirky, not well-known, reasonably distant and interesting; it is a country of deep spiritual and cultural roots, and a country that offers visitors surprise, comfort and a truly warm welcome. I […]
At first glance, there is little in common between these two wonderful, yet disparate places. Each location offers tourists and visitors a unique and memorable experience; each conjures up quizzical looks when announced as destinations, and each if often confused with a better known, but eponymous location. The Georgia to […]
Food and drink are important, and it is equally important to keep one’s mind open to new and exciting taste treats; the Guyanas are no stranger to eclectic meats, and there are several restaurants around happy to serve the unsuspecting Cochou-bwa, Pakira, Tatou and the suchlike. So clutching what was […]
Parimaribo – Introduction to Suriname Well, needless to say, after such a good introduction to the region, I had no choice but to return, and look a little more deeply. So armed with two friends, strong-armed to head off for ten days, we flew to Paramaribo and started the expedition. […]