An expat Brit in South Australia
… and a few seascapes Low lying, mainly flat, 90% peat bog- known for its smoky single malt whiskies- the Scottish Hebridean island of Islay still manages its share of beauty, magically floating on a golden sea in the western light. We were there for a three day trip staying in a B and B
For many, a trip to the Scottish island of Islay (pronounced aye-lah) is like a pilgrimage- to the source of the water of life (uxisge beatha in Gaelic)- whisky. All the great names are here: Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Caol Ila and more, simple names of tiny villages that command global attention. Almost without
Seville, Spain where food, flamenco and fire inspire.
If you’re looking for a coastal urban experience- but without the crowds- then Newcastle on New South Wales’ Central Coast may be worth a visit. The city’s heavy industry is still very much in evidence but juxtaposed with a burgeoning of cafe culture, craft breweries, street art, galleries, and artisanal outlets. Hunter, King and Darby
In an earlier post I proposed Huntly in the north east of Scotland as the best little town ever. However, with its seventeenth century harbour, narrow winding streets sloping down to the water, the famous Portsoy ice-cream and the nearby Glassaugh distillery, Portsoy wins hands down. Stay at Durn House. This is a small country hotel
There are places that just stand out as destinations for tourism and recreation. Take Margaret River in Western Australia for example, or Byron Bay in New South Wales, and Apollo Bay in Victoria. Much less renowned, so much so that after living in South Australia for more than a decade, I’d never properly visited Willunga
