Something is different in Catalonia. Independence flags wave from windows and balconies all over the region, long after the national day, 11 September.
The Lesotho Incident
It’s a hot January day and I’m in a minibus, flying across a Lesotho mountain road, wondering whether the holes in the windscreen are caused by bullets…
Lihallen: An Arctic Art Gallery
High above Sigerfjord village, outside Sortland, Norway’s Blue Town, is Lihallen Kulturgård, a fab Arctic Art Gallery and meeting location.
The Renaissance man from Vinci
Who’s in your ideal circle of friends? My list is long, and most are long gone. Near the top is a man who was born in this house in Vinci.
About Schnapps – the natural way
The Backer schnapps is all-natural, hand-made – in short, the good stuff. If further proof of quality is required, medals and awards abound.
Tintagel – or King Arthur, part I
Tintagel is a fascinating place to explore, a ruin on top of steep cliffs, on two sides of a rocky isthmus facing the forceful Celtic Sea.
Scenes from a Bahraini mall – empty elegance
Manama, Bahrain, 29 September 2009 It’s 6:30 pm and I’m in Moda Mall at the World Trade Centre, wondering where all the people are. Moda is a huge shopping centre with high-end boutiques. Just from where I now sit, I see Louis Vuitton, Dior, Emporio Armani, Versace and Fendi. And where I sit is in [...]
The streets of Oslo are filled with love
A month ago, the worst tragedy since World War II hit Norway. A mad man set off a bomb near the Prime Minister’s office, killing 8. He then travelled to Utøya and murdered 69 more. This afternoon, the victims were honoured in a national memorial ceremony. Each name was read out loud, their faces on [...]
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
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Pets, pools and pennies at the Hemingway House, Key West -
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – the real Narnia -
Atlantic Canada: Lively Lunenburg -
Canada Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary, the Scenic Route -
Cape Byron Lighthouse
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Viva Bahia, a fabulous Majorca family hotel -
Greece: A guide for history buffs -
Norfolk Coast Path: horizons -
The lonely convent -
A taste of New Orleans
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Mette - Italian Notes: Is it like washing gold in Legoland? Did you find ...
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Jackie Smith: Must keep this place in mind. Certainly looks lik...
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Johanna at ZigaZag: Please can I also go to the pool jacuzzi with Bali...
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budget jan: I\'m with Cat - Goats rule. I am also with you - ...
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Marisol@TravelingSolemates: Hi Sophie, I\'m so so ready for that pièce de ré...
