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Exploring the Southeastern Coastline of Iceland: Höfn to Reykjarfjörður (September 2023)

By zara On August 7, 2024

We complete our circuit of Iceland amongst the charming fishing villages of the Eastern Fjords. From optical lenses to French settlement, they have a varied history.

Walking the GR10 in the Ariege (12 – Aulus→ Étangs de Bassiès)

By zara On August 4, 2024

Old tracks from Aulus lead to the busy Coumebière intersection, and onto the fabulous lakes and mountains scenery of Bassies.

Roquefixade: Exploring the Village and Castle, Ariège, France (July 2024)

By zara On July 31, 2024

A serendipitous glimpse in passing caused us to detour and led to a pleasant afternoon exploring the castle and village of Roquefixade.

The Best Largely Free Hot Pools in Iceland (Summer 2023)

By zara On July 13, 2024

Iceland: the land of fire and ice – and a fortuitous offshoot: hot springs. Whilst every village will have a swimming pool with hot tubs, there is something immensely satisfying about finding your own, preferably …

A Northern Florida Road Trip, Florida, USA (January 2024)

By zara On June 25, 2024

Fabulous beaches line the western coast of Florida. We enjoyed the sunsets then headed inland to clear springs and the unspoilt forest of Ocala.

Kayaking to Hell’s Bay, The Everglades, Florida, USA (January 2024).

By zara On February 28, 2024

24 hours in Hell’s Bay – a kayaking trip amongst the mangroves of the Everglades managed to be both heaven and hell.

The Everglades National Park, Florida, USA (January 2024).

By zara On February 13, 2024

From the simplicity of Patagonia we were catapulted into the mass consumer culture of Miami. Up to 9 million people surround the rivers of grass in the Everglades National Park, a wilderness area unique in the world.

The Florida Keys, Florida, USA (January 2024).

By zara On February 5, 2024

Hemingway moved out 85 years ago and mass tourism has arrived since, although the roosters remain: from Key Largo to Key West, the Keys might not be what you expect.

Cochamo, Los Lagos, Chile (January 2024).

By zara On January 22, 2024

Cochamó is one of the most popular destinations in Chile – after a weekend in the trenches and the mud of the rainforest, I am still trying to work out why!

11. The Carretera Austral: Pumalin Douglas Tompkins National Park, Los Lagos, Chile (January 2024).

By zara On January 16, 2024

Sometimes in life you get a second chance. Going south on the Carretera we had seen little of Pumalin Douglas Tompkins National Park due to atrocious weather. 2 months later we were back and the sun was shining.