by Wendy Hand | Jun 24, 2016 | Travel Tales
Just some of the things the Italian painter Caravaggio was accused of during his notorious career. Despite the troubled life he led and his early death at just 38 he was a prolific artist, created some of the most stunning works and became known as one of the fathers... by Jane Johansen | Apr 7, 2016 | Travel Tales
A winter stay in the English Midlands Most people when they visit Britain tend to go to London, Edinburgh or maybe York, Bath or Glasgow. The vast majority of the country is completely missed by overseas visitors. The Midlands, as the name implies, is in the middle... by Jane Johansen | Jan 14, 2016 | Travel Tales
Living in Spain is wonderful but, as a born and bred northern European, sometimes you need to get away from the walltowall sunshine and endless red wine. We are lucky to have our family living in Norway so we can go there for a “fix” of normality a couple of times a... by Wendy Hand | Jan 6, 2016 | Travel Tales
It was the perfect quid pro quo. On a recent trip to Sicily Jean-Paul, my local guide, and I were planning our visit to Tasca d’Almerita, a winery where I’d arranged a site visit and cookery class with the owner and renowned chef, Fabrizia Lanza. This winery was known... by Jane Johansen | Dec 18, 2015 | Travel Tales
Autumn is probably the loveliest time of year in Catalonia. It is mostly sunny, warm, but not too hot, and the tourists have all gone home so we can once again enjoy the beauty spots of the area in peace and tranquillity. At this time of year we like to go inland. ...
by Wendy Hand | Nov 18, 2015 | Travel Tales
It’s a win, win, win situation. Pets love staying in their own environment, owners enjoy a considerable saving against pet boarding costs and their homes are kept secure and sitters enjoy rent free accommodation. I fell into house-sitting by chance when returning to...
