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  • Crafty Crete: Volume Two – Voyage and Discover

    As much as I love relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun, I can’t stop my itchy feet. Read about our introduction to Cretan farming, the fantastic scenery and the local sights we saw. We travelled out to Knossos Palace, a major touristic archaeological site, and clambered up the rocky hills on Spinalonga Island, accidentally on purpose. Which Malia beach suits you best and are you an old town gal, or a party central guy?

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  • The second pool at Yiannis Manos Hotel

    Crafty Crete: Volume One

    In Volume One you can expect full details of my easyJet Holidays package for 10 nights in Crete. Tanned and fresh from the pool, I reveal all about the hotel Yannis Manos, including: A tiny shower, two pleasant pools, less pleasant staff and some Greek breakfasts. Photos included, welcome to Crafty Crete.

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  • El Hefe Beer Bottle in Casper Bar

    Mountainous Montenegro: Volume Beer

    In ‘Volume: Beer’ you’re going to find exactly that. Beer. Local Montenegrin beers, some world beers from neighbouring countries and the low-down on some cool places to find the draught beers I tried.

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  • Panoramic view from the top of the Kotor Serpentine Roads.

    Mountainous Montenegro: Volume Two

    In Volume 2 you can find: a lot of local information; a bit of history; a whole lot of yumminess! I explored Kotor, Budva and Herceg Novi and tried local food and some cheeky cocktails. Smoked ham, cheese, veal and even pizza was on the menu here. Did I like the wine? Find out! A very romantic road builder and many, many steps await. Discover some awesome restaurants we went to and get a bit of a sneak peak into some local Montenegrin culture. Get inspired to voyage and discover!

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  • The Palmon Bay Hotel's Beach Club pool, outside area and the mountain scenery.

    Mountainous Montenegro: Volume One

    In Volume 1 you can find: an overview of the package we booked; a review of the Palmon Bay Hotel, including our fancy Superior Double Room and the beautiful Beach Club; our Spa experience; some useful Montenegrin to get you started! Montenegro means the Black Mountain and the scenery was truly stunning, especially from the rooftop terrace bar – made it worth it to pay 6€ for a beer. This was my first time to Montengro in June 2023 and we had an amazing week in the sun. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

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