Positano is a little fishing village teetering on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast between Sorrento and Praiano. The houses are built on terraces, precariously stacked upon one another, cascading down the steep cliffs towards the small beach below. A backdrop of verdant covered hills against a cobalt blue sky complete this picture postcard of …
Pamukkale means ‘Cotton Castle’ in Turkish and perfectly describes the white terraces, known as travertines, which tread their way down the hillside. Each pool is created from startling white limestone deposits and are filled with water from 17 of the hot water springs in the area. The terraces are like hundreds of mini infinity pools …
The Turkish word for breakfast is kahvaltı, which translates as under-coffee, or food eaten before drinking coffee, therefore, a traditional Turkish breakfast starts with tea and ends up with a cup of coffee. The food feast between the two drinks can include bread, butter, olives, salads, yoghurt, cold meats, fruit juice jams, honey and perhaps …
Cappadocia, in central Turkey. is known for its valleys and unique rock formations, shaped centuries ago by erupting volcanoes. Rose Valley with its pink hued rocks which deepen as the sun descends, Pigeon Valley, Ihlara Valley and Goreme Valley home to the Open Air Museum. The beauty of the valleys can be appreciated in two …
Goreme, town of troglodytes, cave dwellers and fairy chimneys was the first stop on our mini tour of Turkey. Located in Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, it sits slap bang in the middle of the country and is home to rock-cut churches adorned with ancient Christian frescoes, underground cities and unique volcanic rock formations. After getting up …
September saw us set off for Turkey, a new destination for me, and one I knew little about. The more research I did the more I realised how much there is to this fascinating country. We had just two weeks and wanted to combine sightseeing, relaxation and some city exploration all the while photographing and …
This is Central Market in Hoi An where every day is market day and every day brings the hustle and bustle of traders selling their wares and shoppers on the look out for the freshest produce at the best price. The smell of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables hit the senses but not half as … Continue reading »
One of my favourite regions of the UK is the north-eastern coast and the area of Northumberland – raw, rugged and at one with nature. The shot below is of Bamburgh Castle which I took one wild and woolly September when the North Sea was particularly unforgiving. Sprawling dramatically across nine acres of land, high … Continue reading »
One of the highlights of springtime for me is a walk in our local wood – which also happens to be one of the top ten bluebell woods in the UK. The sound of cuckoos and birdsong fills the air, dappled shade is pierced with shards of sunlight and swathes of fragrant bluebells carpet … Continue reading »
Resting on a plateau above Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle are the remnants of the ancient town of Hierapolis. With views over the dazzling white travertine terraces and 17 thermal springs, this town has to be home of the original spa break. If you visit Pamukkale I recommend you take a wander through Hierapolis – your trip … Continue reading »
When I saw that the theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge was ‘From Above’ I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share some more photos from my hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia in Turkey last year. If you suffer from vertigo look away now… Continue reading »
In Hoi An town at full moon the town celebrates. All the electric lights are switched off and softly coloured lanterns cast magical shadows in the narrow streets. Candles are lit and cast into the river along with wishes and prayers and set sail into the night flickering in their small paper cups. A gentle … Continue reading »
My little Argan Oil Giveaway closed at midnight last night so I’d like to thank everyone who has entered, commented and liked. I’d especially like to thank everyone who tweeted about the Tighanimine Women’s Cooperative who produce the Argan Oil products. As said before Argan oil is rich in vitamins C and E it’s an … Continue reading »
I recently wrote about the inspirational women of the Tighanimine Fairtrade Argan Oil Women’s Cooperative who produce cosmetic and culinary Argan Oil using traditional Berber methods. The Benefits of Argan Oil The benefits of Argan Oil go more than just skin deep – production is creating a positive impact and empowering the women in this … Continue reading »
Whilst reading about International Women’s day (8th March this year), and researching my trip to Morocco and Agadir, I learned that there are many Women’s Cooperatives producing Argan Oil in the area. The Souss Plain in South West Morocco is the only region in the world where Argan trees grow and just outside Agadir is … Continue reading »
Agadir in southwest Morocco with its sun, sea and surf is perfect for a winter sunshine break but if you’re looking for traditional Moroccan style you won’t find it. The town has a distinct European feel as it was completely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake destroyed it in 1960 tragically killing 15,000 inhabitants. Agadir Beach … Continue reading »
