Nairobi is a fascinating city, full of surprises. I went on a sight-seeing safari to the National Park in Nairobi which is literally thirty minutes away from the city centre. The amount of wildlife you are able to see there is incredible in such close proximity to the city. https://videopress.com/v/FY2aYN9n?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Nairobi National Park is a... Continue Reading →
The Charming Geneva!
I have visited this city many times, but always stayed around the lake, which is enormous and beautiful. In summer, you can swim in the lake and enjoy the blue water. I was there just a couple of weeks ago, and it was turning to autumn. The colours were beautiful, with warm yellows and orange.... Continue Reading →
Honey in the Wood!
The Honeywood Museum is located in Carshalton, a suburb of London. The house where the museum is situated dates back to the 17th century, with Victorian and Edwardian extensions, including the billiard room, drawing room and Victorian scullery. In front of the museum, are the Carshalton ponds, which were built in the 17th century and... Continue Reading →
Colours of Brighton!
Brighton is one of the closest seaside towns to London. Only about an hour away by train, you're in this amazing colourful city full of surprises. This city is famous for having one of the most iconic and unusual palaces in the country, is considered the green capital of Britain, and ABBA won the Eurovision... Continue Reading →
Serpentine Gallery
If you are looking for something new to do in London, The Serpentine Gallery is the place to go. It is situated in Kensington Gardens, in Hyde Park, London. There are two gallery branches, one at the north side, and the other one on the south side. They are less than ten minutes walk from... Continue Reading →
Wonderful Wisley!
Wisley Gardens is one of the finest gardens in the world. It has a very big display of plants from all over the globe. One of the best things about it is that it's an always-evolving place not only through seasonal changes, but with newly created displays to keep the visitors entertained. It is a... Continue Reading →
Halfway Around and Back Again!
We all know from my previous post that Ilha Grande ("Big Island") is a beautiful tropical paradise off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The island lives up to its name and is simply enormous. I managed to do a tour called halfway-and-back, where you spend the day going halfway around the island,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Paradise Islands
Leaving Ilha Grande ('Big Island') by boat, there are few islands nearby that are referred to as the Ilhas Paradisiacas - the Paradise Islands. You can arrange a tour around these islands. They lie between Angra dos Reis on the Brazilian mainland and Ilha Grande. You can do a private tour, or go in a... Continue Reading →
Feeling Grand on Ilha Grande!
Ilha Grande ("Big Island") is a popular getaway from Rio de Janeiro. From the city, it's only two hours by car and a short boat ride. The island has white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and exciting forest trails, making it the perfect tropical retreat. One of the most exciting features of Ilha Grande... Continue Reading →
The Pleasures of Painshill!
Painshill is one of the most beautiful 18th century landscape gardens, created between 1738 and 1738. This place has the most indescribable magic. It is an amazing garden in which to spend your day exploring the many winding paths in a journey of discovery. There are quite a few routes you can take. I chose... Continue Reading →