2 Comments We wake to the sound of flapping. Through the skylight and way above a line of brightly coloured kites, strung together, stretching right across the […]
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8 Comments It’s a good day to be on the move. Skies bright and clear, mellow September temperatures peaking at around 31 degrees. We’re descending between the […]
The Ultimate Deserted Dunes, Piscinas
8 Comments In the afternoon, we leave the Temple of Antas. The road snakes through pristine countryside with just the odd shepherd hut. The mountains are covered […]
Beyond the Foothills of Monte Linas & Monte Arcuentu
9 Comments A cool night up in the mountains, so a good sleep had by all. Mac’s lump has virtually gone and so everyone is chirpy and […]
The Roman Temple of Antas, Iglesiente Mountains
21 Comments First job of the day to check out Mac and yes, the lump has reduced overnight. We are so pleased and our excitement encourages Mac’s tail […]
Ghost Villages of the Abandoned Mines
16 Comments We wake early and immediately check Mac to see if he is alright. He is full of morning wiggles, sneezes and kisses, which suggests he […]
Iconic Sugarloaf Island & Porto Flavia
13 Comments By the time we’ve had our shower the car park is slowly filling with cars full of beach bods and inflatables. The car park has […]
Island of Sant’Antioco & Trip to Sardinian Vets
4 Comments The temperatures fell sharply in the night and for the first time in months we felt cold. At 4am we were scurrying round closing roof […]
Flocks of Flamingos & Wild Birds, Porto Botte
15 Comments Its Sunday, Domenica and it is clear what happens to the beaches on the weekend. By mid morning the coastline resembles a vast replica of […]
Sardinian Southern Coast to Il Salinas
15 Comments It is eight o’clock in the morning. We are standing, a little sleep deprived, on the deck of the Naples to Cagliari ferry. As the […]
Sunrise as we Sail in to Sardinia.
6 Comments Today, we sit in the Bay of Naples waiting for our ferry to Sardinia. But before we do let me rewind a few days… The […]
The Amazing Amalfi Coast to Bay of Naples
After a late night it was mid morning before we woke. By which time the fairground was half dismantled and ready to move to the […]
Mount Vulture to Mount Vesuvius
2 Comments There is a road that runs like a wiggly piece of spaghetti from Alberobello, in Puglia, across the valley and then steeply uphill to the […]
Firework Display and Ancient Caves of Basilicata
23 Comments Pilgrims have long been partial to this stretch of the Adriatic coast and you understand why as you weave your way from the Promontorio del […]
A Bit of a Stormy Week, Puglia
8 Comments I heard a faint voice outside and then Mac n Tosh started to bark. Is someone shouting us? I peered around the door and walking […]
Touring the Rocky Spur of Italy, Gargano
14 Comments After nearly two weeks inland with hot and sticky city life, we longed for a beach. It was as simple as that. We wanted to […]
The Great Escape: West to East
27 Comments The Vatican was as wonderful as we had hoped it would be, the icing on Rome’s cake. For a week, we just cycled and walked. […]
A Plethora of Awe Inspiring Pieces, The Vatican
16 Comments The Area Sosta LGP Rome is not busy. A handful of motorhomer’s from Germany and France are spread out on the dry and dusty lawn. […]
5 Days in Rome: Did we Kiss or Kill Each ...
4 Comments Its Saturday morning and we set off early. After several days without shopping our food stock is running pretty low, so time to find a […]
The Necropolis of Cerveteri
39 Comments Come Monday morning, we were ready to leave the crowds of Montalto Marina. Its been good to spend time in an Italian resort but we […]
Free Soft Shell Crab & The Best Sunset
10 Comments As we head south west more stunning castles and tombs appear out of nowhere. We attempt to visit Pitigliano but the road restrictions don’t allow […]
The Empower’d Italian Beach Resort
6 Comments The Valley di Orcia is a gorgeous stretch of country. All along the way intervals marked by fortresses built from the 8th century. The original […]
Church Bells Chime Thro’ Valley di Orcia
3 Comments We fancy a few days at the beach, so off we set towards the coast. The drive along the countryside is beautiful as ever and […]
Tuscan Wine Island, Brunello di Montalcino
5 Comments At the beginning of our trip we came up with some simple rules for our road trips: Avoid motorways whenever possible, try new roads, mingle […]