It was a case of a proverb being lived out in real life. As I stood with the bright hot sun shining on my face, I watched the hay baler wrapping up the cut silage like a spider wraps up a fly. Even from this distance you could hear the black plastic peeling off its … Continue reading A day on Rousay, Orkney Islands
Small group tours are not for everyone. I think small group tours offer a good balance and in my opinion the the pros outweigh the cons. While not my only choice for travel small group tours are part of my travel mix.
I read an article about how the rise of the global tourist is killing Europe. It described how locals are being isolated and alienated in their own cities as bus loads of tourists arrive with their selfie sticks and cameras. Fresh off the cruise boat they don’t spend much, but they strip the place of … Continue reading Travel values
