Magical Mykonos
Miss Darcy
21/10/2022
Philoxenia is a Greek word which means “friend to the stranger.” From the moment we arrived at Kalesma, the Mykonian hideaway, we were warmly greeted
Philoxenia is a Greek word which means “friend to the stranger.” From the moment we arrived at Kalesma, the Mykonian hideaway, we were warmly greeted
We headed back to Greece last week, this time on our way to Mykonos. We flew Aegean Airlines from London. Because it was off season,
A few weeks ago, we were invited to stay at Talland Bay Hotel which is west of the town of Looe, Cornwall. The hotel is
Shining bright on the high street of the medieval village of Alfriston is The Star, our latest staycation destination. The original Star was a religious hostel built
A few nights ago we saw the Full Buck Moon light up the skies in Alfriston. This July full moon is called a Buck Moon
That is Rest, Relax, Re-energise at the Rural Rutland Retreats. Meander along the path and take time to breathe in the fresh air, listen to
That’s “HELLO” in Greek! I told Mum I wanted to see the Parthenon and since Athens is on our way home from Cyprus, why not?
It’s the moments together that change us forever. Our few days in Cyprus was just what the doctor ordered – sunshine to help rid of
On the last day in Paris, we drove out to Giverny – Claude Monet’s house and gardens. Dogs are not allowed but I went for
After a whirlwind of activities the day before, it was finally Mum’s birthday last week Thursday! We had moved from Hotel Costes to the timeless,
It was the day before Mum’s birthday – and we got on a very early flight to Paris. Quite a few of you asked how
When we looked at the map of Northern Ireland, we were curious why every town name in Northern Ireland seems to start with Bally –
Awhile back, Mum realised Darcy was her Khaleesi all along – and added that to her long list of names. (You are my Khaleesi!) And
The day finally came for our departure to Northern Ireland – a destination, long in the making. The drive from London to the ferry crossing
Our latest travel was to St. Mawes, a small fishing village nestled on the coast of the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall.
Did you know that the Tamar River is part of the boundary between Devon and Cornwall? And on the Devon side, Hotel Endsleigh overlooks the
We went down a different path on our next travel. Not the usual crazy itinerary that seems to be our signature style but the complete
Ibiza is a busy place, I had heard but I don’t think it was our kind of busy. After a day of flying from London-Madrid-Ibiza,
And dare we say – Happy New Year? As we always do each new year, we try to be near water on the first of
Now that London is filling up, more people travelling abroad and with the weather changing, there was a better chance that we could get a
Hello London! We’ve enjoyed getting to know you again – thanks to the pandemic lockdown, we took breaks from our home and stayed in various
Travelling is back! But we haven’t ventured abroad yet … not yet. We have enjoyed discovering our own city that we have delayed going back
Little Tyke going off to boarding school was a major milestone for him and for all concerned. After we dropped him off at school, we
The Cadogan has long been a playground for socialites and bohemians like Oscar Wilde and the British actress, Lillie Langtry since it opened it’s doors
Another week, another staycation as we continue not to travel abroad. And we love discovering yet another dog friendly hotel in the capital city. This
Off to The Cotswolds this time, taking time away from London. It was just a little over an hour train journey to Kemble and a
We often drive past this lonely green dog chained to a yellow bench on Pont Street. Have you seen it? So we decided to say
Something different from all the other places we’ve stayed at. This has a younger vibe and definitely different! We checked-in on the 15th floor –
We went on a five hour plus train journey to Penzance in Cornwall last week. With just a few more stops, the train had emptied
The day came for our next staycation but we had to wait for the downpour to cease momentarily before we hurriedly got into the car
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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