Category Archives: Europe

A Royal Finale at Frederiksborg Castle.

Posted on 08/07/2026 by Richard Griffith

Hillerød – Tuesday 7th July 2026 Many people say you should save the best until last. Whether that was my plan or not, that’s exactly how my week in Denmark ended. With just one day left before flying home, I … Continue reading →

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A Journey Through Denmark’s Viking Past and Royal Heritage

Posted on 07/07/2026 by Richard Griffith

The train journey from Helsingør to Roskilde traversed the Zealand countryside. It led to one of Denmark’s most historically significant cities. Helsingør tells of kings and castles. Roskilde adds two other chapters of Danish history—the Viking Age and the Danish … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Two-Day Escape From Copenhagen.

Posted on 06/07/2026 by Richard Griffith

With only seven full days in Denmark, I was keen to escape the capital and discover Denmark’s northern coastline. Thanks to the country’s excellent rail network, the historic town of Helsingør (Elsinore) is just a 45-minute train journey from Copenhagen … Continue reading →

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Two days in Copenhagen.

Posted on 04/07/2026 by Richard Griffith

After two full days exploring Copenhagen, I managed to visit seven of the city’s most popular attractions. Copenhagen is a compact, walkable city with a wonderful mix of royal history, striking architecture, waterfront charm, and world-class museums. Continue reading →

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Camino De Santiago (Gran Canaria).

Posted on 20/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

Day Zero – Sunday: arrival and anticipation. The journey really began before the walking did. I took the bus from Las Palmas Gran Canaria to Maspalomas, in the south of the island, and checked into the Corallium Beach by Lopesan, … Continue reading →

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A week On The Beautiful Island Of El Hierro, Las Canarias.

Posted on 14/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

El Hierro is the smallest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands. El Hierro is small, rugged, and blissfully unhurried. In December, with low winter sun and fewer visitors, it felt extremely remote. I spent a week … Continue reading →

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Camino De Jinama: A Hike To Remember.

Posted on 08/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

Start: La Frontera – El Hiero (The Canaries).End: Mirador de JinamaLength: 4.4 km | Time: 2 to 2.5 hoursDifficulty: Challenging The Hike Start your journey at the Plaza de la Candelaria in La Frontera. The trailhead is located directly across from the square, next to the … Continue reading →

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Walking Menorca’s Wils Edge: Camí De Cavalls.

Posted on 08/11/2025 by Richard Griffith

Discover the quiet beauty of Menorca’s Camí de Cavalls by hiking sections 10–20 from Ciutadella to Maó in early November. With few tourists and limited buses, this off-season walk reveals the island’s wild heart — coves, cliffs, and the kindness of locals. Continue reading →

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The Thames Path Challenge – October 2025

Posted on 26/07/2025 by Richard Griffith

Event date: OCT 13, 2025 – OCT 24, 2025 Thames Path Challenge. 185 Miles. One River. One Goal. Click here to donate. In April of this year, I turned 60, and to mark this milestone I created a list: ’60 … Continue reading →

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A solo traveller in the Canary Islands.

Posted on 26/12/2023 by Richard Griffith

Lanzarote. Lanzarote is my favourite of all the The Canary Islands. I particularly like staying in Arrecife. It’s a small town with a relaxed feel to it and the bus station has routes that can take you pretty much anywhere … Continue reading →

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