Fun and Excitement on the 750 km Chemin du Puy
750 km across France from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the Spanish border. The Chemin du Puy (GR65). Dramatic scenery, spectacular medieval villages, good food and good people.
Maria & George's Travels: Vignettes of our adventures
Blowing in the Wind – St. Kitts and Antigua
Antigua has 365 beaches, daily high temperatures in the mid-twenties and little rain. In March it also had 30 to 50 kmh trade winds constantly blowing across the Atlantic from Africa. The windward (Atlantic side) and the leeward (Caribbean) side are two different worlds.
We’ve found our new favourite Caribbean island
A rock jutting out of the Atlantic ocean bordering the Caribbean Sea, windblown, hard to access, no beaches, steep climbs, few stores, only 2,000 residents on eight square kilometres. Saba might not sound appealing, but it’s our favourite Caribbean island.
Three Caribbean Islands, Four Unique Cultures
Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin share an island. British Anguilla is twenty minutes north by ferry. French St. Barts is 45-minutes the other way. Despite their proximity, the countries couldn’t be more different.
Hanging Out with Richard Branson on the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) cater mainly to “cruisers”. Cruisers who travel the Caribbean in sailboats and yachts, and passengers off the mega-cruise ships. And of course, the multimillionaires who can afford getaway homes on private islands. Being independent travellers exploring in our rent-a-car gave an entirely different perspective.
Albania – Not so isolated anymore, visit now
Albania was isolated from the world for 45 years, finally opening up in 1991. Since then it has laid out the welcome mat. Its friendly people, complex history, wild natural beauty, hearty food and endless beaches are drawing tourists by the millions.
