Why, hello Zaragoza! I first met the Aragonese city of Zaragoza in Spain during lunch. Our train, the historic Tren Al Andalus, had just arrived at the Delicias de Zaragoza train station at half past one in the afternoon. We only had a few minutes to freshen up before being rushed into the coach that would…
I wake up to a room that looks completely foreign, save for the familiar suitcase standing against the wall. The ceiling is low, and the walls are covered in glossy wood. Everything around me looks plush. I am suddenly filled with dread, as if the walls are closing in on me and that…
Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink. -Paul Theroux There are too many spoons, forks and knives laid on the table before me. For a moment, I cannot remember which cutlery to use for which course, perhaps because…
I have been on the road for almost two weeks now. I am currently in Spain at the tail end of a press trip for Al Andalus, one of the top 15 luxury trains in the world. It has been a wonderful trip, something one can only dream of. But before I write about my…
This guest post makes me want to book a flight to Italy! No wonder George Clooney bought a villa here 11 years ago! One of Italy’s lakes, the majestic and tranquil Lake Como can be found in the heart of Lombardy in Northern Italy, and while it’s neighbour, Lake Garda, offers a more tourist-inspired retreat,…