Cartagena is a great port to have as part of any Mediterranean itinerary. It is an easy walk off from the ship into a town which offers clean pedestrian streets with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. There are a variety of fascinating sites including Roman ruins, Banyan trees and a medieval castle which sits…
Month: July 2019
Our Top 5 Bernini Statues in Rome
Rome may be better known for its amazing works by Michelangelo, but you would be remiss not to take the time to search out the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1690). Credited with inventing the Baroque style, Bernini has left his mark on every part of the Eternal City. He was a sculptor, a painter,…
Packing Light
Every travel blog, podcast and guide book has tackled the issue of packing light. It makes perfect sense; carry only what you need to stay agile and unencumbered by the possessions that may rule our everyday life, but not our travel adventures. We listened, we watched, and as a result we tried packing light on…
For the Solo Traveler
I love to travel solo. There’s nothing more exhilarating than the freedom of discovering new places and people at your own speed, doing your own thing. My name is Renee Borg, and I am a person who travels alone. I have been enjoying lone travel for over 15 years, visiting the Mediterranean, England, France, Germany,…