Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy is one of the prettiest places on the planet. It attracts hoards of tourists, the majority of whom are day trippers. As the late afternoon arrive, the day trippers leave, and that’s when Positano…
Lioni, back to Mum’s birthplace
We tore ourselves away from gorgeous Positano to travel to Lioni in the province of Avellino and the region of Campania, the town where my mum was born. After several frustrating attempts, we managed to organise car hire when we…
Kefalonia – what to see, where to stay
The very picturesque and relaxed Greek Island of Kefalonia offers visitors good beaches, great food, lots of choices for day trips (if you rent a car) and beautiful views – mountain, valley and sea, as far as the eye can…
Kefalonia – where to eat
In Kefalonia, here are our picks of where to eat to get fresh, great tasting, authentic and well priced Greek food. Of course, we didn’t eat in every single restaurant on the island, but we did seek out recommendations from…
Kefalonia, Greece – a shaky start
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian islands in Greece and a very good choice for a laid back holiday. If you’re after raving pubs and clubs, try Ios or Mykonos. If you’re after picture postcard white-washed buildings with blue…