Los Alamos – The Secret Town on the Hill
Los Alamos is an off the radar town in south western USA that should not be overlooked by visitors. Stunningly located at 2000 metres altitude it offers an inviting mix of breathtaking scenery and fascinating history. Friendly locals in this thriving community are eager to tell their stories of Los Alamos from ancestral pueblo times to the development of this town during World War … Continue reading Los Alamos – The Secret Town on the Hill
The Relaxing Side to New York
New York is hectic, exciting and sophisticated but it can also be relaxing and rejuvenating if you find the right places to chill out. Here are four walks that can be easily done in between exploring the fabulous museums, monuments, restaurants, theatres and jazz clubs. Lose yourself in Central Park Right in the middle of Manhattan and close to the Museum Mile you can wander about … Continue reading The Relaxing Side to New York
The Walking City: Top 8 Walks in Adelaide
Along North Terrace ( 1 – 3 hours, start in city centre) Stroll past major cultural icons including SA Museum, Mortlock Library and Art Gallery. Stop to look at statues and plaques along Adelaide’s elegant tree lined boulevard and take a detour into the Botanic Garden and National Wine Centre. READ POST HERE Up High in North Adelaide ( 1.5 – 3 hours, start in city … Continue reading The Walking City: Top 8 Walks in Adelaide
Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Eight: Exploring the Treasures of Port Adelaide
The best tip for walking in Port Adelaide is to grab a map from the visitor information centre near the Lighthouse and then head towards whatever appeals to you. Port Adelaide is hip and historical and filled with markets, museums and murals. You will be overwhelmed by the large number of colonial buildings, some dating right back to the 1830s. And as you wander about … Continue reading Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Eight: Exploring the Treasures of Port Adelaide
Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Seven: Stepping Out Along the Beach
A cliff top walk from Marino to Hallet Cove is a spectacular way to appreciate winter sunshine. Only 17 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide it is a half hour scenic train trip (catch Seaford train to Marino) to the starting point or a short car trip. The advantage of taking the train is that you need only walk one way and you can even … Continue reading Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Seven: Stepping Out Along the Beach
Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Six: Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty
The 4 kilometre one way walk from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty is perhaps Adelaide’s most popular walk, especially for healthy types in training. Finding a park in the main car park on weekends or early weekday mornings is almost impossible. Why do so many people do this walk? The CHALLENGE! On arrival at Waterfall Gully you see the gushing waterfall, bubbling streams and the … Continue reading Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Six: Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty
Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Five: Excursion to Morialta Falls
Six Reasons not to miss Morialta Falls 1. Within half hour of city centre by car or public transport – too easy to take a 40 minute rejuvenating walk to the Falls from the main car park. 2. Spectacular Australian scenery – no need to go to the Flinders Ranges because you can experience here the red ochre rugged rock formations that are the envy of overseas … Continue reading Footsteps in Adelaide Walk Five: Excursion to Morialta Falls
Irresistible Iberian Food Dishes
1. Paella – a great local dish throughout Spain – this one from Spanish Pyrenees. Rich with seafood and saffron. Best enjoyed in home cooked fashion in a family run cafe. 2. Padron Peppers – from Padron or nearby in Galicia, Spain. Not always in season. If you are lucky they will be chargrilled for just the right amount of time with added salt. A … Continue reading Irresistible Iberian Food Dishes
Australia’s Silver City Broken Hill – 6 unique things to do
Broken Hill is an old mining town with a current population of about 17,000. A gateway to Australia’s interesting outback scenery it is a much loved town popular with tourists and just as famous as a backdrop for films and artists as for its rich mining history. Here are 6 things which you can do at Broken Hill 1. Take a sunset walk and see the 12 … Continue reading Australia’s Silver City Broken Hill – 6 unique things to do
