Category Archives: Travel

Skiing with giants in Patagonia – and why it’s worth the high price

To truly experience the wilderness or Patagonia requires ‘a thirst for adventure and a healthy bank balance’ – Jamie Weeks There is a game that only very few skiers can play in their lives. This is called “skate to the run, name the run”. And there I was, winning the jackpot on my first roll… Read More »

Why is the Amalfi Coast at its calmest in spring?

Anna Selby – Mediterranean waters sparkle in the sunlight this time of year, says Francesco Riccardo Iacomino Long considered one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines, Amalfi’s rugged and dramatic mountains roll towards the sea, with ruined towers, churches, multi-domed cathedrals and fondant-coloured villages clinging to their lower reaches like medieval periwinkles. Everything is beautiful,… Read More »

Affordable off-season destinations for cash-strapped travelers

Travel to Maldives in low season and get a deal (Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island) Spain, Greece, Italy. Instead of following everyone’s same seasonal vacation favorites this summer, consider traveling to an off-season gem further afield. You may have to deal with less-than-perfect weather conditions or adjusted flight schedules, but you may still not do so,… Read More »

Sicily’s best bars and nightlife

Anche gli Angeli is located in a 17th-century cemetery and is one of Sicily’s best bars. Nightlife in Sicily generally refers to nightlife in Sicily’s cities or coastal satellites. Catania arguably boasts the island’s liveliest music scene, followed closely by Palermo. The annual summer Ypsigrock festival in Castelbuono, south of Cefalu, is a bit like… Read More »