The air is crisp and cool, and the air is filled with anticipation. And, high up in the air, perched on rock ledges and cliffs, are 20 monasteries that are about to unfold some of their mysteries to us today. We are about to embark on a hike over several kilometers to discover The Mysteries of […]
©Exploramum and Explorason – Hotel Famissi We drove nearly all day, with a 2 hour stop in Ancient Delphi, and then heading on past snow-capped mountains toward the Meteora region. We are booked to stay in a lovely hotel called “Hotel Famissi”. When we drive in Kalampaka, it appears that Famissi is a popular name […]
We have arrived in Athens. I drive around (and no – Athens traffic is not that crazy either), with a list of hotels to look at, and they all look pretty bad. We head to an area where we are due to have a conference, and the prices are sky high for hotels, or they […]
Hotel Cokkinis – Million dollar view on the coast of Greece We have left Corinth and then been to see the famous Greek Canal and we decide to take the old road toward Athens, hugging the coast. We call into about 3 different hotels and apartments, but nothing feels right. It is getting dark and […]
Stoupa (Peloponnese Greece) is Stupendous This sunset has a lot to answer for! We are driving along the coast, and had no idea there was a small tourist town down a little side road. All I knew was there was an incredible sunset, and I wanted a photograph. So here I am in Greece, chasing […]
Delfino Blu Corfu – so many things to do ( It rhymes!! Today’s Title by Explorason ) Accommodation Name: Delfino Blu Boutique Hotel Location: Agios Stefanos, Corfu, Greece Telephone: +30 26630 51629 Fax: +30 26630 51628 Mobile: +30 6932 248389 email Reservations: info@delfinoblu.gr email Weddings: weddings@delfinoblu.gr Website: http://www.delfinoblu.gr Date stayed: September 2014 Breakfast: Yes – optional extra Bar: Yes – […]
Hidden Paradise in Ulcinj Montenegro Today we have driven from the mountains of Montenegro and I am tired. I want to get to Albania but something makes me feel uneasy and so we look for accommodation. I follow a sign before we get to Ulcinj that says Pansion Vongola The sun is soon to set and […]
Spectacular Splendid Serbia It was quite late in the afternoon when we left Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina as we had to wait to get my laptop fixed. By the time we left it was raining again, but with some help, we had mapped out how to get to the Eastern border. We got to a […]
Falling in Love with Florence Italy After two weeks of relaxing with house-sitting in the Italian hills, we are ready to see a bit more of Italy – on our tiny budget. We have just had to pay for both the cost of the exhaust and muffler to be replaced in our vehicle, and there […]
Garden Hotel Arezzo Italy Please vote for me as we would love to win this blog competition and it just takes 1 minute to add your email address and then confirm. Click Here. Accommodation Name: Garden Hotel Arezzo Italy Location: Battifolle 36 / b – 52100 Arezzo (iscito Casello A1 Arezzi) Telephone: 0575 363363 email: info@gardenhotelarezzo.com website: http://www.gardenhotelarezzo.it […]
Treated like royalty at Riad Hiba Meknes Morocco Prior to our arrival in Meknes, the taxi driver rang ahead to this Riad. When we arrived, they sent a man to come and assist us with our bags, and to find the hotel. It is one street off the main road, and right at the […]
Staying at De Vere New Place Southampton UK Accommodation Name: DeVere New Place Location: Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 2JY Telephone: 0844 980 2315 Website: http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/new-place/ Date stayed: June 2014 Breakfast: Fully cooked and buffet Bar: Yes Kitchen: Restaurant, not kitchen or fridge in rooms Wi-fi: Yes Child-friendly: Yes Review: We decided to stay at another DeVere Venue because we had enjoyed our […]
