Ronda is apparently a place where writers and poets of previous centuries have come and found inspiration for their work. Take a stroll around this Andalusian city nestled between the mountains and it’s easy to understand why, although there are also places here so lovely you could easily find yourself lost for words. Either way, … Continue reading Never lost for pictures in Ronda
As an Australian visiting Europe it’s always interesting to reflect on proximity, similarity and diversity. In comparison to Europe, our island nation is isolated, which means that much of what we have has evolved as separate and unique, and the influences of different waves of migrants to our shores are relatively recent history. This is … Continue reading Where waters meet and two continents stand apart
There was a beautiful moment in the tapas bar which is reputed to be Seville’s oldest – a bar called El Rinconcillo, established in 1670. Typical of tapas bars, you graze from your small plates standing up, while enjoying a cold Cerveza or Sangria. Our group of eight women has been turning heads everywhere we … Continue reading The bar of Seville
I’m on an all-girl tour of Spain. It wasn’t planned that way. I signed up for a tour starting in Madrid, finishing in Barcelona and covering a number of historic locations in between. There are only seven travellers in the group, which is perfect, and they are all women. Even the tour leader is female. … Continue reading Women and the city of Granada
Those who travel on their own, particularly women, are people I have always looked upon with great admiration and respect. I was never quite sure where they got the courage and confidence to travel to another country on their own and keep themselves safe – particularly where they don't know the language. At some stage … Continue reading ‘Oui’ does not mean stop
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