CRUISING
Ten Reasons to take a Cruise
On the fence about going on your first cruise? Ten reasons you should take a cruise - why everyone should take at least one cruise in their lifetime. Like me, you may be pleasantly surprised...
A Day in Mykonos – My Perfect Destination for ‘Plan a Cruise Month’
The Greek islands are a cruise destination favourite. After spending a day in Mykonos I fell a little bit in love with the island. Read why...
Celebrity Cruises – A Mini-Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
A mini-cruise to France and back on board Celebrity Cruises' ship Eclipse discovering the ship, its exceptional cuisine and wine and the new highlights on board.
Discovering Delos – Isle of Light
Delos is a small island in the centre of the Cyclades and one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Greece. It's the mythical birthplace of Apollo and UNESCO protected. See what I discovered on my visit to ancient Delos.
Memories of Mykonos
What to see and do with a few hours in Mykonos Town, those windmills, and the nod on a lovely little restaurant in a quiet part of town.
Views from a Cruise
Views from a Cruise. Some of the epic views from sail-aways and arrivals into some of Europe's most photogenic ports - Istanbul, Corfu Town, Valletta in Malta and Venice.
Setting Sail with Celebrity Cruises: Venice to Istanbul
An introduction to my Mediterranean cruise with Celebrity Cruises and a taster of the highlights on board and the destinations we visited.
Sicilian Cuisine – Savouring the Flavours
The cool, calm, quiet of the Consoli kitchen is a complete contrast to the clamour of Catania’s colourful market. The next part of the tour was to immerse ourselves into the flavours, cooking customs and rich history of Sicilian cuisine.
A Food Tour – Catania Market & Pescheria, Sicily
We could hear the Pescheria, Catania's open-air fish market, before we could see it. The sound of fishmongers shouting their best price to undercut the neighbouring stalls filled the air along with laughter, banter and the smell of fresh fish and salt water. Catania's Pescheria is an explosion of sights, sounds and smells - bustling and chaotic it's alive with atmosphere which instantly awakens all the senses - and the appetite!