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An Unexpected Journey to Trilla

An Unexpected Journey to Trilla

| November 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

The good news is this post will not be as long as the Tolkien novel, but is sprinkled with a little mysticism and an unexpected treat. One of the great things about travelling long term is that when strange opportunities arise you are almost always in a position to say yes.   This happened to us […]

France, a Long Drive to Take a Bath

France, a Long Drive to Take a Bath

| October 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

We are lucky to have friends who live in the Languedoc and they were kind enough to look after us for a while at the end of June.   We know the area well as we owned our own villa in the region for many years before we set off travelling long term.   While here we […]

My Travel CV – La Carmina

My Travel CV – La Carmina

| September 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

I’m La Carmina, and my world revolves around travel and subcultures. You might have seen me as a guest host on Bizarre Foods (Travel Channel), World’s Weirdest Restaurants (Food Network) and other TV programs, including The Doctors and The Today Show. I’m the author of 3 books on Japanese pop culture and food – for […]

Guide to Ceret Feria: Part Two

Guide to Ceret Feria: Part Two

| September 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

We covered the basics of the Ceret Feria in our first post,  in this one we move to the adult entertainment, looking at what’s on offer to get you tipsy and some fashion advice for dressing to impress at this Catalonian festival. The Feria for Adults There were sixteen bands listed in the official programme this […]

Your Guide to the Ceret Feria: Part One

Your Guide to the Ceret Feria: Part One

| September 5, 2013 | 2 Comments

Your Guide to the Ceret Feria Ceret is normally a relatively sleepy town perched close to the border between France and Spain.  For a few days a year the place is transformed as thousands of revellers pour into it streets along with a few bulls and horses for the annual Feria. The celebrations span the […]

Gay Bars and Beaches in Mykonos

Gay Bars and Beaches in Mykonos

| August 23, 2013 | 0 Comments

Gay Mykonos and a few other sights In our last blog we talked about how difficult it is to visit this island on a budget.  We decided not long after arrival that we would throw caution to the wind and ease open our purse strings for a fun packed time here instead of trying to […]

Mykonos on a Budget?

Mykonos on a Budget?

| August 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

We had really enjoyed our time in Santorini and were very slowly falling in love with the Greek Islands.  We decided that we could squeeze in one more before we moved ourselves to France for the summer months.  Our choice of Mykonos proved to be a truly fitting end to our Greek Island hopping. Mykonos on a […]

Singapore on a Budget

Singapore on a Budget

| August 7, 2013 | 1 Comments

Singapore is a large city with many high-end accommodation and restaurant choices, but there is also plenty to offer the budget traveller.  It is safe and the cleanliness standards are very high and therefore remains one the most popular tourist destinations where you can still be very comfortable on a budget. It is also easy […]

Santorini the Sights

Santorini the Sights

| August 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

We spent some of our time in Santorini on quad bikes touring the smaller villages and the many beaches which line the edge of this tiny Greek Island.  Here are some other things to entertain you during your stay on this most beautiful Greek destination.  Make time for the beautiful sunsets and the thrill of […]

Greece: Santorini on A Budget

Greece: Santorini on A Budget

| July 29, 2013 | 3 Comments

If you mention Santorini to most people they will often tell you how expensive it is, and is only a destination for those with money to burn or a newly joined couple intent on splashing out on their idyllic honeymoon.   This is definitely true if you want to stay in the main towns of Fira […]