Author: Jim Carter
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Salerno – Italy
Arrived at our next stop after a delayed train journey, hope that’s not a sign of future trips. Found our airbnb easily, only about a 20 minute walk from the station, and it’s a nice clean modern apartment overlooking a fairly busy street. Went out and found the beach nearby which looks really nice, had…
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Tropea – Italy
Day 6 today and it’s travelling day on a bus to Tropea. Total journey time was about 8 hours but to be honest it didn’t feel like that, compared to doing a journey like that on a plane. Very comfortable coach, Flixbus, and plenty of lovely countryside and scenery to enjoy. Day 7 we went…
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Bari – Italy
Day one of our new European adventure we flew into Bari, and then found the metro taking you into central Bari. Very easy and cheap and only takes about 20 minutes. From there we had a 15 minute walk to our Airbnb, which we found easily. It’s in a great location and it’s a nice…
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India – Goa
Back in Goa now, the place we had our first post retirement trip in Feb 2024 for 1 month. This time we’re here for nearly 3 months, got a beautiful Airbnb, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies with nice views and a decent kitchen, and only a short walk to the great beaches. The town…
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India – Jaipur
So we’re at day 6 and travelled down to Jaipur today. On the way we stopped at Sikri fort and then Chaud Bori step well, a 10th century creation in amazing condition. The fort was also exceptional, probably more scenic and tranquil that the one yesterday in Agra. The drive was also quite interesting as…
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India – Agra
Arrived in Agra yesterday and checked into our hotel Grand Mercure, very nice modern hotel in the centre of the city, much smaller than Delhi, but no less crazy on the roads. Got a Tuk Tuk to a local wine store and stocked up on a few bottles and then chilled out by the pool…
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India – New Delhi
Arrived in Delhi yesterday morning and was able to check into our hotel by 10.30am which was a bonus, because we’re absolutely knackered after an all night flight from Dohar. Eros hotel very nice, so after a few hours of shut eye went for a stroll and absorbed the massive culture shock of downtown Delhi,…
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Lanzarote
Decided to squeeze a little 17 day trip into the calendar and decided on the Canary island of Lanzarote. It’s quite an amazing place in terms of variety and landscape. Didn’t really know what to expect given that neither of us have been here before. We’re staying at a place called Orzola which is a…
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Syros Island
Arrived on Syros early evening and got a taxi for the short journey to the apartment, all uphill which is why we chose a cab this time. Apartment is very nice with a handy little mini market on the ground floor, which is suprisingly well stocked so got some wine and beers for the evening.…
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Naxos Island
Had a lovely ferry journey from Paros and arrived at a very busy Naxos port. Walked to our apartment and first impression of the town is that it’s very nice. We were able to check in early and the airbnb was very nice too. Found a supermarket to get some provisions, and then headed out…