"Curious about the cost of travel through Dalaman Airport? Join us as we delve into whether this Turkish hub breaks the bank or offers budge

Embark on an insider's journey as I share my candid review of the budget cruise line Ambassador. From onboard amenities to the overall exper

Navigating from Porto's cruise terminal to the heart of the city can be a breeze with the right tips.

Photo Journal from Portugal. If you pass this way take note of the old port buildings.

In London for the start of my first cruise with Ambassador.

Curious about budgeting for a vacation in Marmaris? Discover the essential spending tips for your perfect vacation in this guide

Indulge in the flavors of Turkey with our review of a charming restaurant in Marmaris. Read more about Yeshill Beach.

A selection of herbs and spices on sale at Marmaris Sunday market. Turkish herbs & spices on sale in Marmaris Market One of my Sunday rituals when staying in Turkey is to visit my local market in Beldibi, Marmaris. The market sells everything from cloths, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, pots and pans and my favorite stall - the herb and spice man. As my plastic bags are filled with my selections by the scoopful I can't help but think about those tiny packets and jars on sale i

Giant mushrooms and bugs line the Calle De Francisco in Alicante, Spain. Calla De Francisco in Alicantehas become a must visit for many tourists Calle De Francisco was once a rundown area of ill repute. But all that changed when in 2013 when the town hall decided to sweep away the illegal traders and pedestrianize the area. Legitimate businesses and restaurants were encouraged to move in and transform the image and reputation of the area. The council invested 60,000 Euros an

If you are visiting Austria, then you should consider visiting Melk Abbey which sits near the river Danube close to the Austrian German border. The Abbey was built on the original foundations of a medieval monastery by the architects Jacob Prandtauer and Jospeh Munggenast between 1701 and 1736. Melk Abbey is famous because it is a wonderfully situated monument with an external terrace overlooking the Wachau Valley and the river Danube. At its heart, the abbey has a magnificen

Shugborogh Estate Staffordshire Shugborough Estate is a National Trust property in Staffordshire. Aside from the stately home which you can visit, there is a large estate and gardens to wander around. I regularly visit at various times of the year and there is always something new to see and photograph. This photograph was taken with the Fujifilm X-e3 and the 15-45mm XC lens. I was somewhere near Essex Bridge when I came across this man walking his dog and throwing sticks wh

Discover the allure of Passau, Germany with our guide to 12 must-do activities. From historic landmarks to scenic river cruises, there's som

What a year! In 2022 I retired from work and Mrs Chard and I began planning our trips for the coming year. This time there was no consideration for scheduling time off around work commitments and colleagues’ plans. A river cruise through the cities of Europe seemed like a fun way to explore cities we had not visited before, and after considering a few options we settled on a 10-day trip down the Danube with Emerald Waterways The Pool on the Emerald Sun Why Take a River Cruise

Discover the charm of Regensburg, Germany, as we embark on a captivating journey through its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks.

Backgammon is a popular game in Turkey and it's common to see it played on the streets and in Tea Shops

The Rib Shack is in Grand Case on the Island of St martin in the Caribbean. A nice place for lunch and a cold beer on a sweltering day. The Rib Shack in Grand Case

I was walking down Glasgow's High Street on a particularly miserable and rainy day when I came upon this giant mural painted on the side of the end of a terraced row of houses. I'm a big fan of this sort of public artwork and this one really grabs your attention and brightens up the street. This is a big hit with other visitors too and High Street is up there in the top ten of Instagram streets. The mural depicts a modern-day St Mungo which references the story of the Bird Th

A cruise around the British Isles may not be the first destination that springs to mind when dreaming of your next holiday. But don't dismiss it because I can testify a cruise is a wonderful way to take in some wonderful cities and explore some dramatic scenery and coastlines. And what better way to do it than from the luxury of a cruise ship? I chose a 12-night cruise around the British Isles in June 2022with Princess Cruises on board the Emerald. My wife and I travelled wit

Photographs and digital art works of this and my other Guernsey images are available in my portfolio over at Photo4me. St Peter Port Guernsey Sailing boats in the harbour at St Peter Port In Guernsey

Guernsey was our first stop on our recent British Isles cruise which started in Southampton. Although the island is only 25 square miles, it attracts a fair number of cruise ships with at least two a week calling at St Peter Port harbour. Where is Guernsey? Guernsey is in the English Channel just north of the Normandy coast of France. When is the best time to visit Guernsey? Guernsey is open to cruise ships between April and October and the climate is a little warmer than you

Spent a very long but enjoyable day around Kew gardens last weekend. A bit of rain here and there but overall a great day for walking around, enjoying the scenery and photography. This is the second trip to London in recent weeks and packed the Fujifilm X-pro1 along with the XC 15-45 lens. The Fujifilm X-pro1 I’ve owned this camera for about two weeks now and given that it came out in 2009 I’m very late to the party. I already own the X-e2 and X-e3 and several film cameras

A trip to London this weekend gave me the opportunity to test out my latest purchase the Fujifilm X-Pro1. I purchased this camera a few weeks ago because it was a good price and I had heard such great things about the filmic quality of the images from the first version of Fuji’s x-Trans sensor. This was my first real trip since I visited Turkey in October 2020 and it was great to be out and about somewhere other than the usual streets I’ve been treading for several months. Th