Assos, Kefalonia, Greece There’s something very special about small but perfectly formed Assos: butter-colored and pink houses line a horseshoe-shaped bay, with Venetian ruins scattered among the narrow alleys. There are two small beaches, but the real fun is to rent a motorboat and discover the small bays and coves that surround this part of … Read more
One of the best restaurants in Bologna is Osteria Bartolini, with seafood dishes and a beautiful courtyard – ©2015marcocuratolo.com/Marco Curatolo Bologna’s restaurant scene is booming. While meticulous attention is paid to the famous local cuisine, including in contemporary and street food interpretations, seafood restaurants are also becoming increasingly popular. The focus is on quality produce … Read more
Ed Grenby and his sons went to Greece to explore the ancient world depicted in Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Ed Grenby The ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus is under the protection of Athena, Dionysus, Zeus and Elton John. The first three – in their respective roles as patron deities of Athens, drama and … Read more
Britain’s seaside resorts don’t compare to those in France – Getty Everyone who went to the cinema to watch Napoleon by the end of 2023 they will have been reminded of the Emperor’s plans to invade Britain. These didn’t amount to much – plans to invade Britain are rare – but they did exist. They … Read more