Millions of people worldwide loved the 2008 blockbuster movie, ‘Mamma Mia’. Many of the scenes of the popular movie were shot on the Greek Islands of Skopelos and Skiathos under the pretence that the story was set on a totally fictional island called Kalokairi. In fact so popular was this big hit of a movie
Ibiza is endowed with of 8o beaches around its coastline. Most of these beaches are certainly worthy of laying a towel down for an afternoon, some of them you would recommend to a friend, whilst a decent number of them are exceptional. Huge stretches of pristine white sand wait patiently for you, your friends, your
The village of Sissi lies on the coast of north-eastern Crete, approximately 45 kilometres from Heraklion, the island’s largest city. Sissi is a wonderfully picturesque seaside village with its own tiny harbour and void of crowds, noise and pollution. Hidden away at the end of a small winding lane off the main coastal highway, Sissi
Leonardo’s Mona Lisa is possibly the most iconic portrait in the world and hangs in the Louvre Gallery in Paris. The woman who sat for the world’s most famous painting was said to be a merchant’s wife called, Lisa Gheradini del Giocondo who lived over the street from Leonardo in Florence. Lisa Ghradini became a
If you are looking for things to do when you embark your ferry at St Malo this October then you should pop in to the Quai des Bulles Festival. What can certainly be described as being a festival with a difference, approximately 400 comic strip artists will show you the art of the exclusive world
The Ordesa National Park was recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty by the Spaniards as long ago as 1918 when it was designated as a protected area. Since 1997 these stunning lands have been awarded UNESCO world heritage status. The original Ordesa valley was known as a national park from the Royal Decree
We have all heard of Gary Lineker. We see him every week on Match Of The Day and he is nearly always tweeting about something or other on the BBC. His brother Wayne, is perhaps more infamous rather than famous, but only in various spots in Europe and certainly not that well known in England.
It is a well-known fact that the people who live in Mediterranean countries generally eat well and can often live for a longer time than their non-Mediterranean counterparts. Much of the world-renowned health and longevity of the residents of the Med is pinned on olive oil. Although it’s not just olive oil that is responsible
A British expatriate and author who’d been living in Spain for the best part of 20 years once said, if you want to experience the best places in Spain for the best prices, avoid going where the foreigners go and head to where the Spanish go. These words of wisdom can certainly be applied when
It’s been cited as being ‘Heaven on Earth’, no it’s not a white sandy beach lined by palm trees on the Caribbean, it’s the stunning sheltered horseshoe bay at Puerto Pollensa on the island of Mallorca. Asides its shielded and unusual shape, what makes Puerto Pollensa especially special is its milieu – the mighty Tramuntana
