We have come through the worst of the terrible COVID lockdowns and we hope to come to the end of the horrible battle in Ukraine. The world was locked down for 2 years ish and so there is now a massive pent up demand for travel and holidays. Add to this mix the fact thatContinue reading “An amazingly busy holiday season is already happening in Amalfi!!”
Category Archives: Appartments and B&B
The amazing Insinkerator products
Well a few months ago chatting with a good mate in England and visiting his house I discovered the Insinkerator products. Wow, as far as I know these products are made in the USA and are very popular indeed in the State whereas in Europe they seem to sell fewer but in the UK IContinue reading “The amazing Insinkerator products”
My 2023 holiday plans (updated)
Well here we go cos I want this to be a GREAT year following the awful COVID stop and all the rest, not to mention the UKs STUPID Brexit own goal and Putin the invader. So a quick recap and then a new date is added as follows, WATCH THIS SPACE.
Le Mans 24 hours here we come (but the weather is not looking good)
Well it is almost time to head north for the wonderful Le Mans 24 hour motorcycle race. Of course the car race is more famous but I much prefer 2 wheeled racing so bikes for me! The car race uses the full circuit so some national roads must be closed, whereas the bike race usesContinue reading “Le Mans 24 hours here we come (but the weather is not looking good)”
Pub ok. Restaurant ok. Hotel sure. Brewery???? My goodness, happy days….
When I visited the UK recently I needed a place to stay for 3 nights in the Midlands. I used to live and work in this area many moons ago so I know my way around fairly well. My mate Barnes said that he knows a local pub/restaurant which has a few rooms so weContinue reading “Pub ok. Restaurant ok. Hotel sure. Brewery???? My goodness, happy days….”
Look at this amazing “spa” haven/heaven….
As you may know Italy is famous for hot water spas. That is not tap water but the very hot water that comes up from the depths of the ground at almost 70 degrees Centigrade, thus requiring to be filtered and cooled before the public are able to enjoy the benefits of the magic water.Continue reading “Look at this amazing “spa” haven/heaven….”
Italy’s best kept secret: the Basilicata region
I recently visited the south of the Campania region of Italy (Naples is the Capital), we stayed in Sapri and then I rode by motorbike to visit lovely Maratea which is only 20km south but in the region of Basilicata. The older name of Basilicata is Lucania and its Capital city is Potenza. This isContinue reading “Italy’s best kept secret: the Basilicata region”
The Amalfi Coast for visitors…
I live in the lovely town of Amalfi, I have lived here for several years and coming here from the city of Roma it was a bit strange at first, but this little city is truly lovely. See this link This city with its cathedral and the entire Amalfi Coast is beautiful and the historyContinue reading “The Amalfi Coast for visitors…”
Another crazy “plan” coming up….
Given that Europe is slowly opening up again after the COVID shutdown, I think that some cautious European travel is possible again. Italy has so far managed to contain the crisis very well and we still use masks and social distancing so I feel fairly safe here, and on my recent rapid visits to FranceContinue reading “Another crazy “plan” coming up….”
Well guess what?? YES, another quick trip to France hoping that the weather holds..
Here we go again!! Recently I saw that my old pal Martin had taken in part exchange a 2009 Yamaha FZ1 which really caught my eye, she has only 25k kms on the clock and is a Danish import in black with gold wheels. I asked Martin to hold her for me cos the FZ1Continue reading “Well guess what?? YES, another quick trip to France hoping that the weather holds..”
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