Manila, The Philippines
With The Philippines being only eight hours away, I cannot believe that it has taken us so long to get to this charismatic and welcoming country in the Asia Pacific! Continue Reading →
Two Seasons Coron Island Resort, Palawan Islands
Luxury Eco-Resort in the Palawan Islands Contrasting with urban Manila, our island idyll was in the northern area of the Palawan Islands, reached via a short domestic flight from Manila Continue Reading →
The Manila Hotel, Manila
The Grand Dame of Manila This icon of Manila is the epitome of old-world glamour and luxury served on a silver platter by gracious and charming staff at every level. Continue Reading →
Highcliffe House, Lynton
The Fine Dining Dessert of Luxury Accommodation We had been wanting to visit Highcliffe House for so long, and once international travel from Australia opened, we knew that this would Continue Reading →
Caribbean Cruise (Part 1) – Fort Lauderdale
Arrival in Fort Lauderdale After a mammoth transit effort of 3 flights and a total travel time of 32 hours door to door we arrived in Fort Lauderdale just past Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal (Part 2) – River Cruise and Old City
River Cruise After our delicious breakfast of sardines, tomato and cheese on toast, we strolled down the hill to join one of the ‘six bridges river cruises.’ We went with Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal (Part 1) – Arrival and Initial Explorations
Coimbra to Porto, via Aveiro We headed out from Coimbra with plenty of time to stop off in Aveiro on the way to Porto. Aveiro gets mixed reviews because it Continue Reading →
Coimbra, Portugal
It was with fondness and full bellies that we left the mother/daughter hosts extraordinaire, Anna and Anna, in Nazaré. Our destination for the day was north of our seaside town Continue Reading →
Nazaré and Surrounds, Portugal
Portuguese road trip in an Alfa Romeo Giulietta – living the dream! From our stately B&B in Sintra, we headed north to Nazaré via Obidos. Obidos There is not much Continue Reading →
Sintra, Portugal
Arrival in Sintra Our delayed flight to Lisbon from Madeira was followed by another delay collecting the hire car, but with a great outcome, thanks to complimentary upgrade – a Continue Reading →