Category Archives: Travel

Snowdon – what a trek! 

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Carla

On the 29th September 2018, Sam and I completed our Snowdon climb for the Voice for Asian Elephants Society.  Travelling to the mountain, we passed some amazing scenery as we contemplate the enormity of the task ahead. We were climbing … Continue reading →

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Corfu Town – what a cracker of a place!

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Carla

After holidaying in Dassia (May 2018), I felt compelled to write a little post about Corfu Town. What a cracker of a place! You get all the hustle and bustle of a big city wrapped in Venetian charm. Beautiful houses … Continue reading →

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A Week in Dassia – Corfu.

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Carla

We (my husband Nigel and I) have just returned from a week in Dassia and it’s May 2018. I was hoping to stay somewhere peaceful to perfect the outline of my next book and Corfu gave me that peace, most … Continue reading →

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – 2017

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Carla

All I can say is that this is a fantastic event. After seeing the Night Glow on the Thursday night, I though nothing could top it until the Dawn Launch. What’s more impressive is that this event is free with … Continue reading →

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Vegan Delights in Shrewsbury.

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Carla

We had a short break in Hoylake last year and I called my blog post, A Rainy Day in Hoylake. Typically British, we’ve chosen the wrong day again. We are having another little break and this time we’re spending a … Continue reading →

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More photos of the derelict hotel buildings in Iҫmeler

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Carla

First things first. This trek is a tad dangerous and I wouldn’t advise you to attempt it. There are barriers for a reason. If like me you decide to climb the fence or go up the steps on the other … Continue reading →

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An early stroll around Marmaris 

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Carla

Welcome. I’ve uploaded a few photos of an early morning walk around Marmaris, by the marina and castle. I hope you enjoy them. This photo was taken from Cafe Simple on the marina, where we drank many iced coffees and … Continue reading →

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Icmeler Cakes – Savas’s Cafe Anne.

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Carla

If a cake with a view is what you’re after, Cafe Savas is you place. This long seafront cafe offers a small but excellent range of homemade cakes. We had apple pie, strawberry flan and another – it’s slipped my … Continue reading →

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The Deniz Kapisi Turkish Breakfast for 2 

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Carla

Their motto – “Good things made with love.” I think I can honestly say that this is the best Turkish breakfast I’ve ever had. Knowing that this place is a popular eatery, I reserved a table for my husband and … Continue reading →

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Akyaka Tour – Booked in Içmeler.

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Carla

I write this post with mixed feelings about the day. I enjoyed certain parts of the trip but returned to the hotel feeling as though I’d missed out. Anyway, I’ll go through the day in order of events so that … Continue reading →

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