A foodie’s guide to Greece – including a recipe for Honey Cup Puddings
With 2012 in full swing its time to make one the hardest decisions of the year and start looking at where to go for this years summer holiday. Last year I really enjoyed our foodie holiday to the Dordogne in France and I wanted to have another gastronomic adventure this year. With that in mind [...]
Read the whole Article…Five good reasons why you should take photographs
By Martyn Thompson – Landscape Photographer Since my debut blog post for Owners Direct last month I have worked on a few personal projects, set up a new blog and helped a few people learn about the new cameras they had just purchased. I’ve also had a short break in Almería, a fantastic trip to [...]
Read the whole Article…Venezuela – Playa Azul by guest blogger Adam Pervez
Adam Pervez had it all figured out. He fulfilled his dream of moving to Scandinavia for its high quality of life leaving little to worry about and working in renewable energy. But feeling unfulfilled, he left his six-figure corporate life behind to Take The Plunge into a life he designed for himself full of his [...]
Read the whole Article…Martyn Thompson – Landscape Photographer
My name is Martyn Thompson and I was born in London, UK a long time ago. For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in music and photography and striving for perfection and originality in both of these. I’ve worked for many years as a web developer, but after several [...]
Read the whole Article…Three reasons to visit Dubrovnik – Guest blog post from Paul Sampson
For those who need only three reasons to visit Dubrovnik they would have to be its beauty, attractions and restaurants. The Beauty of Dubrovnik Magical view from window seat 24 on arrival at Dubrovnik by air Where to start? The Old Town or ‘Grad’ is a medieval, walled city dating back [...]
Read the whole Article…Best ski destinations for 2012
Whether you’re a ski virgin or the type of ski fanatic who yearns for the white powder off-piste, there’s no doubt about it – 2012 is THE year to enjoy the slopes. Most European ski resorts have seen record amounts of snow this season, so even if it hardly snows again before the last ski [...]
Read the whole Article…Top 10 Travel Bloggers to Watch Out For in 2012
Each year, the number of new travel blogs that are published online multiplies as this can make it increasingly difficult to sift out the ones that are actually worthy of your attention. We believe that the very best travel blogs are written by travellers themselves, for they have first-hand experience of locations, as well as [...]
Read the whole Article…Best travel books of the year
Another year has flown by and already we’re starting to plan new adventures for 2012. Last year, you may well have seen some great places – and it’s given you the bug to see more next year. Travel books provide great inspiration, and also give you an incredible insight into some of the more [...]
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