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When we put together walking routes there are certain ingredients which make a trail memorable. These include scenery with the impact of an uppercut, curios along the way (the odder the better) and,...
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View ArticleAs We Walked out to the Paul Valley in Santo Antao
How can it still be morning? Sipping fresh orange juice over breakfast in the courtyard of Kira’s Hotel in Mindelo on Sao Vicente already seems a long, long time ago. In between has been a ferry ride...
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Living on an island which has a reputation as a mass tourism sun and sand destination, attracting million of visitors annually, has given us an illuminating insight into tourism in a number of ways....
View Article7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 1
The Cape Verde Islands tend to suffer from the same misguided preconceptions that plagues the Canary Islands – that they consist solely of beautiful beaches and sprawling tourist complexes. Google the...
View Article7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 2
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View ArticleWhy I’ll eat Burgers in Bergamo and Pizzas in Provence
Foodies will immediately suspect the title of this piece to be a fabrication. Why would anyone in Italy or Provence stray from local food which is so divine it deserves a religion in its honour?...
View ArticleLunch on the Run in Hiking and Dining Destinations
When we put together walking routes there are certain ingredients which make a trail memorable. These include scenery with the impact of an uppercut, curios along the way (the odder the better) and,...
View ArticleLunch with the Locals in Cape Verde
“An empty bag cannot stand up,” says Hetty, handing me two large, heavy and still hot Tupperware containers to pack into my rucksack. We’re standing on the lip of the Cova crater looking down to the...
View ArticleExperience the World Like a Local
Want to experience a tranquil rural destination like a local? How about this? We’ll meet with friends at about 8pm. Have a couple of glasses of wine before heading to a backstreet bar where a single...
View ArticleAs We Walked out to the Paul Valley in Santo Antao
How can it still be morning? Sipping fresh orange juice over breakfast in the courtyard of Kira’s Hotel in Mindelo on Sao Vicente already seems a long, long time ago. In between has been a ferry ride...
View ArticleEscaping the Crowds in Tourist Hot Spots
Living on an island which has a reputation as a mass tourism sun and sand destination, attracting million of visitors annually, has given us an illuminating insight into tourism in a number of ways....
View Article7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 1
The Cape Verde Islands tend to suffer from the same misguided preconceptions that plagues the Canary Islands – that they consist solely of beautiful beaches and sprawling tourist complexes. Google the...
View Article7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 2
Continued from 7 nights island hopping and walking in Cape Verde Part 1 Day 4: Terraces and tiny hamlets We wake to the aroma from grogue stills and sound of children’s laughter as they pass on the way...
View ArticleWhy I’ll eat Burgers in Bergamo and Pizzas in Provence
Foodies will immediately suspect the title of this piece to be a fabrication. Why would anyone in Italy or Provence stray from local food which is so divine it deserves a religion in its honour?...
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