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Mariposa Hotel Málaga – A Boutique Hotel Right in the Heart of the City

HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2026

There are hotels that are simply somewhere to sleep, and then there are those that become part of the trip. During our recent visit to Málaga, we spent three nights at the Mariposa Hotel, and it turned out to be a great base for exploring one of Spain’s most enjoyable cities. From the moment we arrived,…

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Antigua Casona San BlasfiftyfourandcountingJune 17, 2026

Cusco, Peru – the original capital of Peru

Our time visiting Machu Picchu was over, and we began our journey from Aguas Calientes Train Station to Ollantaytambo. The train…
CuscofiftyfourandcountingJune 5, 2026

Inkaterra, Urumbumba, Peru – An idyllic mountain retreat

We flew to Cusco by Latam airlines from Lima. It was a short 1 hour flight. As we descended towards Cusco,…
LimafiftyfourandcountingMay 30, 2026

Lima, Peru – It has 36 political parties! No wonder they have problems.

Situated on the West coast of South America where you find the Pacific Ocean and just below Ecuador, you’ll find Peru.…
AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingMay 25, 2026

Madrid, Spain – a city of art and culture

The trip to Madrid from Manchester was brief, arriving on an Iberia flight. After checking into the Innside Melia near the…
ContinentfiftyfourandcountingNovember 18, 2025

Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break

My wife and I were in need of a break. My criteria was peace and quiet, quality rooms with a great…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 9, 2025

Porto Bay Teatro, Porto – A quiet, clean and centrally located boutique hotel

Porto in Portugal has a lot to offer for a city break and choosing the right location could be a challenge…
AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 8, 2025

Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance

My wife and I, together with friends, planned a short break to Porto, found on the Douro River which runs from…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 7, 2025

Katambunga House, Arusha, Tanzania – The perfect accommodation to the start of a safari adventure

We landed at JRO International Airport and were met by our driver, Emanuelle, from Metambezi Safaris. Although we were exhausted, we…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 2, 2025

Who and What inspired us for our next adventure when we visited “Destinations”, The Manchester Travel Show in January 2024.

We enjoy travelling to parts of the world that show us beautiful scenery, other cultures, and general ways of life. We…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 2, 2024

Villa Neviera, Celino San Marco, Puglia, Italy – A room fit for a King

Lecce could be described as the capital of Puglia in Italy, located in the country’s heel. It’s a busy city with…
BasilicatafiftyfourandcountingJune 24, 2024

Le Malve Cave Retreat, Matera, Italy – Luxury and indulgent hotel room in a cave!

Our recent trip to Italy was at the same time that the 2024 G7 summit took place in Borgo Egnazia (Fasano)…
AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingMarch 21, 2024

Lisbon, Portugal – A vibrant cultural city of architecture and graffiti

Getting to Manchester Airport for our Ryanair flight to Lisbon required a very early start. I had booked (I thought) a…
CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 24, 2022

Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!

I’m just back from a weekend break in a fabulous city, Cambridge. I just loved it here .. so much I…
Costa RicafiftyfourandcountingApril 5, 2022

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

When we think of the jungle we often imagine thick overgrown vegetation, animals, birds, insects and a heavy humid atmosphere. In…

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Recent Posts
  • Mariposa Hotel Málaga – A Boutique Hotel Right in the Heart of the City
  • The Onnoa Pro – A tiny gadget that helped me capture the Milky Way
  • Jade Rivera Lab, Barranco, Lima – A wonderful artistic end to our Peruvian adventure
  • Smithsonian Starstruck, Manchester – a virtual journey through our universe that really puts things into perspective
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