Marbella, Spain – a morning stroll around the old town.

On 5th Jan 2026 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn Countries, SpainLeave a comment

A morning spent exploring the alleyways in Marbella Old Town. We visited the church and had lunch at Plaza de nos Naranjos.

Caminito del Rey, Spain – a day trip from Marbella

On 4th Jan 2026 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn Countries, SpainLeave a comment

We set off from Mabella first thing in the morning so that we could hike the Caminito del Rey

Gibraltar – A day trip from Marbella

On 3rd Jan 2026 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn Countries, GibraltarLeave a comment

A day trip to Gibraltar where we took cable cars to the top of the 'Rock'. We explored some of the hiking trails, visited St Michael's Cave and saw the Barbary macaques.

Ronda, Spain – A day trip from Marbella

On 9th Dec 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn Countries, SpainLeave a comment

Day 1 of our short break in Marbella. We drove into the mountains to visit the cliff-top city of Ronda where we explored the bull-ring and walked into the gorge. We then went for a wander along the Marbella promenade and saw the lighthouse.

San Francisco, California – Golden Gate Visitor Centre and the Palace of Fine Arts

On 2nd Dec 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

The final part of our Californian road-trip. We spent two days staying in a hotel near San Francisco airport and visited the Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Centre, the Palace of Fine Arts, Sutro Baths and Gray Whale Cove Beach

Muir Woods & Point Bonita Lighthouse, California

On 1st Dec 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 8 of our California road-trip. We visited Muir Woods and then worked our way south stopping off at Point Bonita Lighthouse and the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook to reach our hotel in San Francisco for our final two nights of our trip.

San Francisco, California – A day at Pier 39

On 28th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 7 of our California Road-trip. We did a day trip to Pier 39 to see the sea lions and eat at Bubba Gump's.

Point Reyes National Seashore, California

On 27th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North America1 Comment

Part 6 of our road-trip through California. We spent a day at Point Reyes National Seashore where we visited McClures Beach, hiked to Tomales Point, visited the lighthouse and walked the Chimney Rock Trail

Ano Nuevo, Pigeon Point, & Baker Beach, California

On 26th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

Part 5 of our road-trip around California. We drove from Santa Cruz to San Francisco visiting Ano Nuevo State Park, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Baker Beach on route.

Santa Cruz, California

On 25th Nov 2025 By Stuart and Rachel PhillipsIn California, Countries, North AmericaLeave a comment

3 nights at Santa Cruz visiting the boardwalk and Monterey