Malta

Malta

Malta, a tiny island country with its riveting legends and history, complete with its extraordinary mixture of world influences; is an enigmatic and endearing place. It doesn’t take long to see why Odysseus struggled to find the will to sail away from its rocky shores.

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Dubrovnik Croatia

Dubrovnik Croatia

Dubrovnik is one of those “all in one” destinations where culture, history and pure recreation exist a short walk from one another. A walled medieval city, rising from a rocky promontory above the sparkling waves of the Adriatic, it’s no mystery why Dubrovnik is the filming location for so many cinematic scenes. 

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Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Anatolia is a destination unlike any other. In Cappadocia volcanic rock forms were long ago adapted into cave homes by Anatolia’s ancient inhabitants. The strange tower like rock formations, turned habitation, are so enchanting that they have been dubbed “fairy chimneys”.

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Berlenga & Peniche

Berlenga & Peniche

On an island off the coast of Portugal a stone fort juts sharply above the aquamarine waters of a hidden cove. A thin walkway links the fort to an island, spanning a harrowing drop over the waves below. This secret hideaway is Grand Berlenga Island, a 20 minute boat excursion from the bustling surf mecca of Peniche.

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Golfo di Orosei
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Golfo di Orosei

The gulf of Orosei in Sardinia is one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in the world. Sailing up the coast, each breathtaking vista is replaced by another. Dramatic cliffs and rock formations drop precipitously to the azure sea where yachts and speedboats dot the turquoise waters, exploring Orosei’s world famous beaches and sea caves.

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Alghero Sardinia
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Alghero Sardinia

The exquisite medieval coastal town of Alghero is bursting with charm and local culture. It was once a Catalan speaking city and still retains its uniqueness to the rest of the island. Shops and eateries are abundant in the old town and strings of lights keep its narrow thoroughfares warm and friendly. It was here that I landed in Sardinia.

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The Island of Burano
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The Island of Burano

A myriad of islands dot the lagoon, a convenient day trip from Venice, the most idyllic of these is arguably Burano. A fisherman’s island village on the lagoon known for the tradition started long ago that each family would paint their home a different color so as to differentiate theirs from the rows of adjoining houses. The effect transforms this little island into a rainbow so whimsical it feels like something out of a dream.

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