Welcome to our blog, On the Move
Our tips on hot destinations, interesting websites and the best early-bird deals, as well as other stories, recipes and travel tips from our experienced travel advisors.
The Mystery of the Missing Amber Room
Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' the location of the original Amber Room is still a mystery. Gifted to Peter the Great by the King of Prussia in 1716. This extraordinarily beautiful room glowed with tons of amber and other semi-precious stones and backed with...
read more
Exploring mythical Arcadia and its hermit monasteries
The Roman poet Virgil put Arcadia on the traveler's map when he described this mountainous district of the Peloponnesus as the quintessential land of milk and honey. The poet had a point: even today, Arcadia's springs, streams and rivers nourish wildflowers and keep...
read more
Best city in the world
San Miguel de Allende was voted best city in the world in 2018 by Travel & Leisure readers for an unprecedented 2nd time. This colonial-era city located in Mexico's central highlands has a thriving arts scene and is home to many weekend cultural festivals. It's a...
read more
Panama celebrating 500 years
Panama celebrating 500 years in 2019 European conquest, a Welsh buccaneer, pirates, treasure, elegant hats and a disputed canal all conspire to create the modern story of Panama. These days, with a gentle stroll you can circumnavigate the peninsula of Panama in less...
read more
Genuine Mexican Art
The Fair that Supports Genuine Mexican Art and Artisans by Mexperience The Mexican art scene is undergoing tremendous change. A culmination of circumstances which include low-cost machine-manufacturing, cheap import copies from the far-east, and artisans moving to...
read more
Early Bird Travel Deals 2019
It's that time of year again. Early bird travel deals are now available. Great bargains to be had on early bird flights to Europe and beyond. Whether you fly economy or business it's worth checking online or with your preferred travel agent to secure the best...
read more
Saints and Shamans coexist in the Mayan World
Following the brutal Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century the conquerors immediately set out to convert the indigenous people to Catholicism. Violence was the preferred method of persuasion of the Spaniards so, the Indians opted to incorporate elements...
read more
Amalfi Coast – Views to Soothe The Soul
Capri - Villa San Michele "I want my house to be open to sun and wind and the voice of the sea, like a Greek temple, and light, light, light everywhere" The words of Alex Munthe, Swedish physician, when he fell in love with the idyllic island of Capri off the Amalfi...
read more
New York City – beyond the tourist hot spots
New York City where one visit is never enough. When you've ticked off all the 'must-see' sights it's time to go beyond the tourist hot spots. Here are some of my favorite things to do and see. This is a city constantly on the move but the list below...
read more
12 Hidden Treasures in Rome
12 hidden treasures in Rome Rome is full of so many 'must-see' sights it's easy to become overwhelmed. For those people planning to spend an extended time in the Eternal City or on repeat visits here are 12 hidden treasures in Rome which will take you beyond...
read more
Ajijic small group tours – well worth a visit
Ajijic small group tours I fell in love with, Ajijic, this little village beside Lake Chapala on my first visit some years ago. With its friendly local and ex-pat population, artistic community, some great restaurants, wonderful views and an almost perfect climate -...
read more
Designing A Perfect Small Group Tour
A perfect small group tour Designing a perfect small group tour requires a different focus from other group tours where seeing as much as possible with as large a group as possible in a limited time frame is what’s usually on offer. Lots of early morning starts,...
read more
Day room access in hotels goes one step further
Day room access in hotels goes one step further with the introduction of 'by-the-hour' rates. Not a novel concept in red light districts for hotels with a reputation for being used for illicit purposes. But now, some high end hotels are targeting middle-class to...
read more
Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway
It is something we had talked about, on and off, for over 20 years since the last time we caught a quick glimpse of a green flash in the black sky on our way home, driving north from Oslo. It was just the one but it caught my imagination and ever since I have wanted...
read more
Isola Comacina
A medieval curse and an exorcism with every meal Isola Comacina is the only island on stunningly beautiful Lake Como. For centuries it remained uninhabited. It was abandoned after the destruction of its fortifications and buildings in 1169. One of the casualties...
read more
Travelling around Mexico
One of the biggest surprises about Mexico is the quality of their inter-city bus services. They boast one of the most modern bus fleets in the world. Buses run every 15 to 30 minutes between the major cities and key places of interest. Even in small towns and villages...
read more
A Day in Andorra
This week's trip from our home in L’Escala was to Andorra. We went there once before – many, many years ago – and had been, how shall I put it, underwhelmed. From the border and into the capital, Andorra La Vella, is just one long traffic jam; it is almost impossible,...
read more
Compradon – An Escape from the crowded beaches of L’Escala
So, we're nearly there – it feels dreadful to almost wish your life away, but August is such frenetic month that you just want it to be over. Our otherwise sleepy little town with a permanent population of 8000 souls is suddenly invaded, first by the Dutch who arrive...
read more
