Author Archives: Richard Griffith

About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

The unifying theme being olives – autumn in Córdoba, Spain.

Posted on 16/11/2022 by Richard Griffith

Córdoba’s mesmerising multi-arched Mesquita is one of the world’s greatest Islamic buildings. The Mezquita is a symbol of the sophisticated Islamic culture that flourished here more than a millennium ago, when Córdoba was the capital of Islamic Spain, and Western … Continue reading →

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The strong smell of citrus – autumn in Seville.

Posted on 13/11/2022 by Richard Griffith

Some cities have looks, other cities have personality. The Sevillanos get both, courtesy of their flamboyant, charismatic, ever-evolving Andalusian metropolis founded, according to myth, 3000 years ago by the Greek god Hercules. Lonely Planet’s Best of Spain. Seville has to … Continue reading →

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A taste of the good life – autumn in Madrid.

Posted on 10/11/2022 by Richard Griffith

Madrid is a miracle of human energy and peculiarly Spanish passions, a beguiling place with a simple message: this city knows how to live. Lonely Planet’s best of Spain. On arriving at Alicante airport I was swiftly guided to the … Continue reading →

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Lanzarote part two – el Norte

Posted on 26/02/2022 by Richard Griffith

From Arrecife I took the local bus to Órzola (1-hour north). Órzola pop. 300 Most people just zip through Lanzarote’s mellow, secluded, most northerly fishing village en route to and from Isla Graciosa, but it’s worth lingering around. With majestic … Continue reading →

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Las Islas Canarias – Lanzarote

Posted on 21/02/2022 by Richard Griffith

There aren’t enough words to describe the joy that I am currently feeling – it’s so good to be back on the road . As for most people, the past two years have been tough. My travel plans have been … Continue reading →

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Hiking in Tenerife – Las Aguas to Puerto De la Cruz.

Posted on 31/12/2020 by Richard Griffith

Which Island of the Canaries has the best hiking is a question guaranteed to cause heated discussions among the walking fraternity. Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera will have to fight it out for the crown. But let’s … Continue reading →

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Against all odds.

Posted on 28/12/2020 by Richard Griffith

Scenically and languidly spread over the slopes of north Tenerife, Puerto De la Cruz is the elder statesman of Tenerife tourism. It’s history of welcoming foreign visitors dates back to the late 19th century, when the cultured settlement was a … Continue reading →

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Discovering the amazing country of Zimbabwe.

Posted on 14/03/2020 by Richard Griffith

I really enjoyed my time in South Africa and could easily have stayed another week. However, the plan had always been to spend a week in Zimbabwe – in order to ‘dip my toe’ into a country that I have … Continue reading →

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Out of the frying pan….

Posted on 08/03/2020 by Richard Griffith

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” Nelson Mandela. Having managed to survive the much spoken about dangers of beautiful South Africa (SA) I am now faced … Continue reading →

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The Garden Route (part two).

Posted on 07/03/2020 by Richard Griffith

“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” – Nelson Mandela. Wilderness. A charming little village, with great accommodation and … Continue reading →

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