Pisa

Yesterday we had a guided tour of Pisa. I’m rather fond of the city. It’s a manageable size and has its own charm. If I was going to live anywhere in Italy, it would probably be here. We also had one of my favourite guides in Italy Alessandro. He’s not only one of the best …

Siena

Siena is like a living Museum. It hasn’t moved on much since the 15th century. Sure, the shop front, bars and restaurants are glitzier than they used to be, but look up, and it’s as if time has been preserved in aspic. Twice a year, Siena is home to the worlds, most fabulous bareback horse …

Barcelona wrap

Today we travelled to Barcelona by high-speed rail, a long journey, taking nearly 6 hours, but travelling at speeds of up to 310 km/h. Any word in Spanish that ends in the letters “ito” means little. Our high-speed train today looks a little bit like a duck, a pato in Spanish. That means the locals …