A Little Solitude

Now that I'm more mature, I like peaceful holidays, away from the busy tourism centres and fellow holidaymakers. Whenever I can, I try to head someplace with pleasant scenery, such that I can paint. I have had a lot of lovely holidays in the foothills of southern Europe, and I… more

Off the Hook

Last year I started angling, which I find extremely relaxing. A friend of mine had been telling me for a long time that there is nothing better than being by the riverside, waiting for a bite. I couldn't really understand the attraction, to be honest, but in the end I… more

A Bit of Peace

Now that I'm more mature, I enjoy peaceful holidays, away from the packed resorts and other tourists. If I am able to, I like to head somewhere with pleasant scenery, such that I can paint. I have had lots of marvellous vacations in the foothills of southern Europe, and I… more

Deal or No Deal

I really do not like all-inclusive holiday deals, in which you are basically stuck in a hotel for a week with only tourists to talk to. That is not my way of travelling. Plus it's bad for the local area, since the money that holiday-makers bring in does not go… more

Four Wheel Drive

If I'm abroad I usually hire a car for the duration, so that I can travel around to wherever I fancy going. I have to admit that I do not enjoy going up the little roads in Mediterranean villages, in which you're often faced with a nutcase doing 70mph on… more