James Bond Beaches, Roaring Waves, and Surfy Chic: The Sintra Coast.
An adventure in search of Bond, James Bond, exploring filming locations and the magnificent beaches and surfing spots of the Sintra coast, Portugal.
Jungle buddies reunited – Tintagel, Dartmoor, and a little bit of magic
A real highlight of my sojourn down in Devon and Cornwall was meeting up with my old ‘jungle buddy’ Simon. …
CORNWALL: BACK TO THE PAST
A return to my childhood home stirs a mix of complex emotions Back to the past. It had been 4 …
Dolphins, dinosaurs and wild coast – The Setúbal Peninsula
Into the blue We skimmed out of the port on a warm sunny afternoon, the breeze caressing my short (and …
Portuguese street art: Eye-popping graffiti and elegant azulejos
Lisbon and its surrounding coastal towns are a riot of vividly coloured buildings, buzzing nightlife, and hip cultural vibes. For …
Land of the Lynx: a weekend of hope and despair in Doñana
Return to Doñana Doñana is one of Spain’s and indeed Europe’s most precious and beautiful protected areas. It’s a gem …
INTO THE GRIFFON’S WORLD – THE SIERRA DE CASTRIL
Nature’s song A harsh call dragged me out of my dreams. I lay in the blackness, wrapped in my snug …
Making YOUR difference – small steps towards a greener world
Making YOUR difference – small steps towards a greener world It’s a subject that has had plenty of lines written …
Last freedom – an ascent of Trevenque
A bit more than a month ago, on a fresh, warm spring day, we had our last moment of ‘freedom’ …
Cabo de Gata – Between Mediterranean Heaven and Plastic Hell
Beyond Almeria City and its immediate surrounds the landscape seems to be entirely engulfed and stifled by an endless sea …