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When in Palermo…

Posted on 26th September 2022 by Cathy Powell

It has been a while since I have written a post like this one.  But to be fair it wasn’t really possible due to lack of travel opportunities.  The world Continue Reading →

Posted in Food, Italy, Travel | Tagged Sicily

Back to Italy (after 2 years)

Posted on 24th September 2021 by Cathy Powell

I count myself as rather fortunate that I have been able to go on an overseas holiday this month. Both my husband and I didn’t get too excited as we Continue Reading →

Posted in Italy, Travel

Our first flotilla holiday in Greece

Posted on 10th September 2019 by Cathy Powell

Recently I had the good fortune to read a book set in Greece that reminded me of my first flotilla holiday experience.  It was a bit different to the characters Continue Reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged sailing

Charleston- an artist’s home and garden

Posted on 9th January 2018 by Cathy Powell

After visiting Monk’s House for the first time, I discovered Charleston and decided I wanted to visit at some stage.  I believe that we timed our visit perfectly.  This is Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Travel, Writing

Monk’s House, Rodmell, East Sussex

Posted on 2nd January 2018 by Cathy Powell

I had a plan regarding when I was going to visit Monk’s House in Rodmell.  I had intended to read some of Virginia Woolf’s work first before going there.  This Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Travel, Writing | Tagged writer's house

Eating out in St Petersburg

Posted on 22nd December 2017 by Cathy Powell

Ah food – eating is one of my favourite things.  I remember some places because of the food that I have consumed there.  So I thought I would share some Continue Reading →

Posted in Food, Travel | Tagged St Petersburg

St Petersburg – an unexpected delight

Posted on 17th December 2017 by Cathy Powell

Earlier in the year I went to St Petersburg for a week.  I have spent time deliberating over whether to write a post (or more than one post) on this Continue Reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged St Petersburg

All in Porto

Posted on 1st November 2017 by Cathy Powell

It was back in 2015 that my husband and I went to Portugal for the first time.  When we go on city breaks together we like to hire bikes to Continue Reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Porto, Portugal

Eating a Francesinha

Posted on 1st October 2017 by Cathy Powell

When my husband and I spent a few days in Porto, Portugal we knew that we wanted to sample some local food.  But we weren’t sure exactly where to start.  Continue Reading →

Posted in Food, Travel | Tagged Porto, Portugal

When in Porto…

Posted on 30th September 2017 by Cathy Powell

There are so many interesting cities and towns in Europe to choose from when you want to go away for a few days.  When my husband and I have given Continue Reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Porto, Portugal

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