Missing the Boat

Posted on Oct 15 2011 | 3 Comments
Missing the Boat Permit me to let off steam… This morning we were due to go on a sea-bird watching trip. I was hoping to add a significant number of  birds to my 2011 birding year. More than that I was looking forward to a few hours... Read More »

30 Self-guided Walks in Southern Cat...

Posted on Dec 11 2010 | 3 Comments
30 Self-guided Walks in Southern Catalonia Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya The mountain ranges of Tarragona offer fantastic walking. But it’s a secret! You wouldn’t know it by looking at most guidebooks because the area is barely mentioned.  Once... Read More »

Forget Barcelona -Come to Tarragona!

Posted on May 12 2010 | No Comments
Forget Barcelona -Come to Tarragona! Chances are that if you’ve been to Catalonia you went to either to Barcelona or perhaps the Spanish Pyrenees. Now don’t get me wrong -I love Barcelona and the Pyrenees!  But, their popularity tends to overshadow... Read More »