Malta

Malta

Malta, a tiny island country with its riveting legends and history, complete with its extraordinary mixture of world influences; is an enigmatic and endearing place. It doesn’t take long to see why Odysseus struggled to find the will to sail away from its rocky shores.

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Dubrovnik Croatia

Dubrovnik Croatia

Dubrovnik is one of those “all in one” destinations where culture, history and pure recreation exist a short walk from one another. A walled medieval city, rising from a rocky promontory above the sparkling waves of the Adriatic, it’s no mystery why Dubrovnik is the filming location for so many cinematic scenes. 

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Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Anatolia is a destination unlike any other. In Cappadocia volcanic rock forms were long ago adapted into cave homes by Anatolia’s ancient inhabitants. The strange tower like rock formations, turned habitation, are so enchanting that they have been dubbed “fairy chimneys”.

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Berlenga & Peniche

Berlenga & Peniche

On an island off the coast of Portugal a stone fort juts sharply above the aquamarine waters of a hidden cove. A thin walkway links the fort to an island, spanning a harrowing drop over the waves below. This secret hideaway is Grand Berlenga Island, a 20 minute boat excursion from the bustling surf mecca of Peniche.

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Golfo di Orosei
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Golfo di Orosei

The gulf of Orosei in Sardinia is one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in the world. Sailing up the coast, each breathtaking vista is replaced by another. Dramatic cliffs and rock formations drop precipitously to the azure sea where yachts and speedboats dot the turquoise waters, exploring Orosei’s world famous beaches and sea caves.

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Alghero Sardinia
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Alghero Sardinia

The exquisite medieval coastal town of Alghero is bursting with charm and local culture. It was once a Catalan speaking city and still retains its uniqueness to the rest of the island. Shops and eateries are abundant in the old town and strings of lights keep its narrow thoroughfares warm and friendly. It was here that I landed in Sardinia.

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Exploring Naples
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Exploring Naples

When I first entered the cacophony that is Naples I felt right at home. Naples has a darker reputation that prevents it from taking its rightful place amongst the most beautiful cities in Europe, but it’s possible that its streets are only more magnetic and striking for it.

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Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
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Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira is one of the finest and most diverting of Sintra’s famous historic chateaus. The gardens of Quinta da Regaleira are, in a word, enchanting. Here, greens seem brighter, huge boulders form the shape of sleeping trolls and dark crevices open into grottos where paths lead through and over lurid green pools.

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