Let the train take the strain
Steve Aldridge takes a group rail tour of Switzerland, experiencing five countries in nine days….
An adventure in India
Steve Aldridge discover the iconic tigers and temples of India on a journey across the north….
Viking Passage to Eastern Europe
As seniors we are often encouraged to exercise our brains and this trip provided a wealth of information and insights to think upon and digest. …
Viking Cruises – Iconic Western Mediterranean Cruise
Steve Aldridge explores abseiling firemen and a genius/madman on his Western Mediterranean cruise….
Viking Cruise along the Douro River, Portugal
Admire the magnificent scenery of pretty towns and villages, plus the vast steep terraces of the numerous vineyards along the river….
Viking Cruises – Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland – Part 3
Steve Aldridge experiences Plan D and the Rotten Eggs in the final part of his Viking cruise….
Viking Cruises – Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland – Part 2
Steve Aldridge explores The Spirit and the Troll Wall in part 2 of his trip….
Viking Cruises – Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland – Part 1
Our journey on the Bergensbanen treated us to gushing waterfalls, forests, tranquil lakes, colourful wooden houses (many with grass roofs), lush green meadows (often packed with beautifully coloured lupins) with snow-covered mountains in the background….
Seals teeth and burnt botties: Antarctic and Chilean Fjords with Hurtigruten
Crunching over the smaller chunks of ice, like white rubble, the larger and flatter pieces were ideal for seals to have a floating snooze on….
Sri Lanka with Selective Asia – Part 3
Nuwara Eliya was noticed by the British as a place where the climate allowed them to grow some of the fruits and vegetables of home. Early experiments with coffee fell prey to disease, so tea was introduced. The success of ‘Ceylon Tea’ led to this area being labelled tea country, as it is still known….
Sri Lanka with Selective Asia – Part 2
An early exit from my comfortable bed at the Cinnamon Lodge, saw me heading off to climb Sigiriya Rock, before the crowds arrived and the day got hot….
Sri Lanka with Selective Asia – Part 1
Think of the perfect gift for your heart’s desire and it would be a bullock cart ride through a coconut plantation, wouldn’t it? Well, this Valentine’s Day we were staying in colonial splendour at the Horathapola Coconut Estate and a bullock assisted tour of some of the 50-acre grounds, plus a sumptuous dinner that night scored highly on the cupid scale….
