Something is stirring at Bork Havn

If you visit Bork Havn in Denmark on a weekday, you could be forgiven for thinking that nothing ever happens there. Even at the height of summer, the old fisherman’s harbour situated by the west coast of Jutland sees little activity during the week, other than a tourist or two strolling through Bryggen on their way to buy their first “soft ice” of the day. But new development plans could see Bork Havn change from a traditional come-enjoy-the-free-nature tourist area to a more all-round, all-year tourist hot spot.

Wading Through Mud on Thorney Island

Faced with two armed soldiers, we knew, we had gone too far and quickly turned the car around. The majority of our 7 mile walk that day would be on land owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and while you do need to ask for permission to walk around Thorney Island, the checkpoint was not the right place to negotiate access.

A walk along Chichester Harbour, South England

It was sheer luck that we should choose to go walking on one of the few days in January that we actually saw the sun here in South England. But the warm sun made our walk along Chichester Harbour one of my best memories of January 2007.

Eastbourne never looked sweeter - The South Downs Way Walk

It was almost poetic that we should wake up to this year’s first sign of frost on our last day of the South Downs Way walk.

We took the very first steps on the 99-mile journey in the sweltering heat of July and had followed the Way through the changes of 3 seasons.

Sevilla - a homage to life

Sevilla can do no wrong. Construction workers can tear up its streets while constructing the new Metro system. Tourists can swamp its historic buildings. The sun can turn up its blaze to the point of my hair catching fire. I will still leave Sevilla as besotted with this elegant, old lady as when I first laid eyes on her many years ago.

Ronda’s Views Save the Day

As our bus approaches the bus station, we pass two tour buses. My heart sinks as I catch a glimpse of the tourists pouring out of the buses, before we turn around the corner. Our plan has backfired!

But the views save the day.

Andalucian Charm Lives on in Modern Málaga

Despite being surrounded by the most touristy and tacky places, Málaga proudly remains a true pearl of real Spain.

Just like its superb blend of Moorish and European influences it has managed to develop into a modern city whilst hanging on to its Andalucian charm.

Málaga Resources

These resources are meant as friendly tips about Málaga from one traveller to another.

They include information about how we got to Málaga, where we stayed, what we did and a few links to web sites with useful information about Málaga.

Crossing the Greenwich Meridian - The South Downs Way Walk

He looked like he was hiding something. With his back to us facing the boot of his car, he was using his right arm to cover his left arm with his coat.

I wasn’t afraid as I had just seen a group of hikers walk away from his car, and I assumed that he was just getting ready to join them.

Madrid Resources

These resources are meant as friendly tips about Madrid from one traveller to another.

They include information about how we got to Madrid, where we stayed and what we did.