La Vierge des 7 douleurs Perpignan cathedral During Easter Week, don’t miss the superb ‘Vierge des 7 douleurs,’ symbol of the suffering of the mother of Christ, on display in the chapel de…
DONKEY DAYS with With Katja Willemsen What do you give someone who has everything for their 50th birthday? A day out with donkeys of course. There is no age limit to falling in…
Peniscola – Colin Lamont heads south (written in 2008 so prices will have changed a little!) Last week we set off to sunny Spain (altogether now: Y Viva Espana – thank you) for…
Perpignan – Dove andiamo a cena stasera? There are many good and some great restaurants in Perpignan. Spaghetteri’Aldo is one which ticks all the boxes for me, as a resto which caters for everyone –…
Activity pack à la carte! Here’s a rather nice idea from the Saint Cyprien Tourist Office – les packs à la carte. Chose several activities that you enjoy or have always wanted to try, and using…
Restaurant Review Winter 2014 With Kate and Mates I am no gourmet ‘foodie’ but I know what I like. Fresh, tasty food, good and friendly service, clean cutlery, crockery and loos, and prices that…
Au Diamant Noir, Montferrer with Rhona Hazell If you haven’nt yet visited the Diamant Noir, in Montferrer, I would love to share my experience with you bacause you’re in for a treat. The…
The Chemin de la Liberte, a 50-mile trek, sets off over the Massif de Couserans in Ariège, one of the most difficult and treacherous escape routes over the Pyrenees,
AL REC Restaurant-Epicerie-Café Welcome to this old-fashioned mixture of a small restaurant/café and grocery where you can also purchase local produce and meet the natives! Run by Yvon, who delights in speaking English as well as Catalan, you…
PO – La passion de l’ovalie with Frank Parkinson 2009/2010 Bill Shankly, the legendary manager of Liverpool Football Club, once said that “football isn’t a matter of life and death – it’s more important than…