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The Other Side of Santorini

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Emma Gray in Greece | 4 Comments

Santorini is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of the Greek islands. I haven’t visited them all, or anywhere close, but I’m pretty confident in putting that statement forward. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Santorini on 4 or 5 different trips and each time I’m stunned by the breathtaking scenery of the caldera. The majority of visitors to Santorini (including myself!) are visiting on cruises, and most just check out the port town of Fira or the village of Oia. … →

Musilac 2012 – My First Music Festival

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Emma Gray in Travel Tales | 2 Comments

Confession – I had never been to a music festival before. I’d always been put off by the thought of strange people, horrible toilets and copious amounts of rain- that’s what musical festivals in Scotland are like anyway! So, when I was invited to Musilac Festival in Aix-les-Bains in France I checked the line-up carefully first. Noel Gallagher, one half of the enigmatic Oasis brothers, as well as others such as Franz Ferdinand were listed and I decided to go for … →

Scotland in Summer – As Seen through Instagram

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Emma Gray in Scotland | 1 Comment

When the sun shines in Scotland, I think it’s definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen (or perhaps I’m just a little biased!). Anyway, here are some of my Instagram pictures of summer in Scotland. Enjoy! The view from my back garden    Have you visited Scotland in summer before? What’s your favourite season to visit new places?

Enchanted by Ephesus

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Emma Gray in Turkey | Leave a comment

Have you heard of the ruins in Ephesus, Turkey? Well, you should have. They’re my favourite ruins that I’ve ever visited, and I’ve been lucky enough to explore quite a few. I’ve been to Pompeii in Italy, the Acropolis and Parthenon in Greece, and The Forum in Rome - some of the most famous and well-known ruins in the world. So why is Ephesus my favourite, and why have so few people even heard of it? Ephesus can be found near the port of Kusadasi on … →

Lyon in Pictures

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Emma Gray in France, Travel Tales | 2 Comments

When I first arrived in Lyon, France I was delighted to find out we were staying in the oldest part of the city, Vieux-Lyon. I dumped my bags and headed straight out to explore. Within less than two minutes I came across the stunning St. Georges Church. I really like this picture. I took it standing on the banks of the River Soane, which runs through the centre of the city. I love the mix of different colours of the buildings combined with the … →

San Marino – A Fairytale

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Emma Gray in San Marino | 4 Comments

I visited The Most Serene Republic of San Marino (fancy name, right?!) while I stayed in Rimini in the Emilia Romagna region in Italy. San Marino is the oldest republic in the world. And I think it’s probably the prettiest and most dramatic. I travelled to San Marino by bus, winding up the steep roads that offer increasingly breathtaking views as you ascend towards the top. When I got off the bus the first thing I wanted to do was admire the view. … →

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