Travel photo – Brimstone Hill Fortress, Saint Kitts
Brimstone Hill Fortress The Caribbean island of St Kitts was tossed back and forth between England and France in what seemed an interminable battle for most of the 17th and 18th centuries. The island was quite heavily fortified and Brimstone Hill is an exceptionally well preserved historical fort. It’s a monument to brilliant British engineering [...]
A to Z of Sophie’s World
Travel ABCs are going about the travel blogging circuit these days. Fun idea! Always interesting to know the personality behind a blog. Thanks for the tags,Jenna and Michael. Here’s my travel ABC: A: Age of first international trip: At 11, I went to New Orleans with my mum and brother to visit our aunt. It [...]
Travel Photo – Carib Territory, Dominica
L’Escalier Tête-Chien There are about 3000 native Carib Indians left in the world. They live in a 15 sq. km (about 3 700 acres) reserve on the island of Dominica. The volcanic rock tapering into the ocean above is the Snake’s Stairs. Where: Carib Territory, Dominica Caribs. And a Viking child. For more travel photo [...]
On the wagon in a Costa Rica coffee plantation
I’m not much of a coffee drinker. I don’t particularly like the strong, slightly bitter taste, and it just doesn’t do anything for me. It neither wakes me up in the morning nor keeps me awake at night. Maybe I’m immune. Apparently, I’m not alone. In fact, my reaction to the brew is positively friendly, [...]
The Hollywood Gang Hideaway
On a dramatic cliff in the hills above Acapulco, there’s a hotel. A deliciously kitsch, bright pink hotel. Now, we only stopped for the spectacular ocean views, and for drinks on a hot day, so this will not be a proper hotel review. I know nothing about the rooms. I hear they’re fairly basic, but [...]
Travel photo – Huatulco
Writing postcards Snow is falling outside my window: It’s beautiful. And cold. The summery memory of this small boats harbour at the foothills of the Sierra Madre makes the day a little warmer. Where: Huatulco, State of Oaxaca, Mexico Huatulco More PhotoFriday fun at DeliciousBaby.
Facades of Cartagena – a photo story
The girls and I recently sailed through the Panama Canal and stopped – all too briefly – in the beautiful, beautiful Colombian city of Cartagena. Strolling through the lively old city, I was struck by the vibrant colours of the colonial architecture. Seemed to go well with the sultry heat, too. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee [...]
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo.
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Autumn leaves in Kew Gardens
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Three Terrific Christmas Markets
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From Aberystwyth With Love
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A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris
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Facades of Cartagena – a photo story
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Winter family fun in Oslo
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Where in the World: a travel quiz
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Sunday snapshots – Sunrise at Taj Mahal
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Scenes from a Bahraini mall – empty elegance
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No more: The natural bridge of Aruba
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