Travel. Food. Photo. France.
Eating in France is a sensual, indulgent, near-sacred experience. Inspired by the French people, who seem to be captivated by their food, absorbing it rather than merely ingesting it, visitors … Continue reading
The Joys of French Champagne
Alighting to a crisp autumn vista of neat vineyards and floral tones was precisely what my wander-lusting heart had imagined for Champagne-Ardenne. On first impressions, the French province so well … Continue reading
Words About Home
There are times when this big, boisterous world is just too great to absorb. My mind can’t expand across the oceans and peaks, nor bridge gaps between cultures and hearts. … Continue reading
Travel Moments: Walking the Hills of Sapa, Vietnam
Rice paddies glisten through the mountain mist as I weave into the valley below. Beyond the haze, I hear Hmong voices chattering as they trace a well-worn trail; I glimpse … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Berlin.
Eclectic like its culture, full of flavour like its people, I found the food of Berlin bloomed from a welcomed suite of cuisines at joyfully affordable prices. As I mentioned … Continue reading
Travel Reads: Top 10 posts on nicfreeman.com
Looking for some travel inspiration? Perhaps a little reading on a rainy day? As I sit indoors, confined by the wild rain beyond the window pane, I thought this would … Continue reading
A Week In Berlin: Exploring Germany’s Creative Capital
The mere mention of Berlin is often enough to conjure thoughts of street art, underground music and offbeat urban adventures. Such associations fit quite nicely with my concept of the … Continue reading
Gratitude for a Wonderful Year of Travel Adventures – 2012
As we wander into another new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2012 adventures, and to thank you, my lovely readers, for sharing my journey. For … Continue reading
A Photo Walk in Berlin
Gritty and colourful, sweet and rough, the streets of Berlin offer many curiosities for the aimless wanderer to consider. Whether it’s the street art that Germany’s creative capital is so … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Croatia.
Of all the places I travelled this year, Croatia was perhaps the most unexpected to enter my ‘amazing country for food’ list. From previous travels, I had known to expect … Continue reading
Travel Moments: Camping in Wadi Rum, Jordan
October 2010 This morning I woke to a pale blue sky, a cool desert breeze and red sand stretching as far as my little eyes could see. For a moment, … Continue reading
Everything Homemade in Petrinja, Croatia
A soft thud from the front of the house signals the fall of another petite red apple on the driveway. Our gracious host, Senad, had apologised for the scattered obstacles … Continue reading
A Photo Walk in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Aquamarine lakes are fringed with mossy veins and sunshine-dappled woodlands in Croatia’s natural treasure, Plitvice Lakes National Park. Covering almost 300 km2 , and comprising 16 lakes, Plitvice is the … Continue reading
Sunny Adventures on the Island of Pag, Croatia
Beating down on the lunar landscape, shimmering across the Adriatic, the sunshine on Croatia’s island of Pag makes the world seem ever-bright. Time on the Pag syncs with the idyllic … Continue reading
Travel Moments: Bathing in the Nam Ou in Laos
Returning to Australia after nine months of travelling has been a bittersweet transition. The joys of reuniting with loved ones and the comforts of a reliably clean bed and shower have … Continue reading
Surprises on Losinj, Croatia’s Island of Vitality
Finding myself floating in tepid jade sea off Lošinj, Croatia’s self-dubbed “island of vitality”, was a bit of a surprise. We had always planned to spend time relaxing in the … Continue reading
4 Quiet Delights in Istria, Croatia
Happily nestled between Italy and Slovenia, jutting into the the Adriatic Sea, Croatia’s peninsula of Istria has some impressive neighbours to compete with in the tourism stakes. But with the … Continue reading
Nature’s Playground Around Bled, Slovenia: Part Two – Canyoning
Of all the outdoor adventures I imagined myself having in the alpine wilderness of Slovenia, flinging myself down a rock cliff into icy water was not one of them. But, … Continue reading
Nature’s Playground Around Bled, Slovenia: Part One – Emerald River Adventure
From the highest mountain pass in Slovenia, the world is a soothing spectrum of hinterland greens, precipice blues and alpine whites. Here, in the northern corner of Slovenia, beside the … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Slovenia.
The food of Slovenia is bold and wholesome, like its people, like its land. It is made with heart and designed to banish the alpine chill. It promotes meat and … Continue reading
A Photo Walk in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Walking the calm streets of Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana, is a bit like taking a stroll through a modern-day fairytale. The stoic stone castle perched above the river-laced city sets … Continue reading
8 Tips for Enjoying the Loveliness of Venice, Italy
The hypnotic dance of pale sunlight on the smooth columns of Ca D’Oro was enough to convince me that visiting Venice would be a lovely experience. I had questioned our … Continue reading
Delightful Dining in Bologna & Parma, Italy
If there is one thing you must do when in Italy, it is eat…and oh, what a chore it is! The Italians are experts at offering regional specialties, quality ingredients … Continue reading
A Week in Florence: The Pleasures of Italy’s Renaissance City
A week in Florence is a fabulous way to test your dedication to your travel budget. Although hosting its share of tourist traps, overpriced dining and luxury shopping, the real … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Italy.
My month in Italy was an adventure centred around eating – regularly, indulgently, eating. As a result, this edition of Travel. Food. Photo. is kinda epic. I just had to … Continue reading
Blogging My Way to Japan?
To celebrate their 12th birthday, the award-winning, Bristol-based travel specialists, InsideJapan Tours, are offering bloggers a chance to enjoy two and a half weeks of travel and cultural experiences in … Continue reading
Bells, Doors and Bicycles: A Photo Walk in the Tuscan town of Lucca, Italy
Every town and city has its own delightful character, something that makes it particular, charming, unlike other cities. The provincial centre of Lucca in Tuscany could be described as quaint, … Continue reading
Happy Wanderings in Perugia: A Photo Walk in Umbria, Italy
A quiet kind of romance lingers in the medieval streets of Perugia. Vineyards, sunflowers and picturesque peaks abound the small city, leading newcomers on a happy journey into the capital … Continue reading
Falling in Love with Lisbon, Portugal
Pink dawn lingers on olive groves as I wake on the ‘Tren Hotel’ from Madrid to Lisbon. A hazy blue hangs above the distant horizon, hinting at the salty river … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Lisbon.
Usually the posts in this ‘Travel.Food.Photo’ series share the foods themed by country, but as my Portuguese travels (so far) have been limited to the capital city, Lisbon, this post … Continue reading
Colourful Streets of Lisbon: A Photo Walk
Sweet pastels and brightly patterned tiles line the vertical surfaces of Lisbon’s streets. Like clothing, the colours are worn to communicate personality, enliven the streets, tell a story about culture. … Continue reading
Escaping into the Sahara Desert of Morocco
Leaving Marrakech is quick. As if the city were contained within an invisible wall, buildings seem to instantly give way to clay huts and large fanning palms. Mountains spring like … Continue reading
Redefining ‘Exotic’ in Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech
In my wildest dreams and most intrepid travels I have never encountered such an intense, exotic scene as the nightly market of Djemaa el-Fna in Marrakech, Morocco. Commonly known as … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Morocco.
The food of Morocco epitomises the vibrant cultural flavour of the nation. Delightfully affordable, thoroughly spiced and served with enthusiasm, I must admit that Moroccan meals spurred a whole new … Continue reading
Adventures in the Fez Medina, Morocco
Infused with generations of artisan skill, the Fez Medina is a pulsing labyrinth of colour and culture. With more than 9,500 narrow corridors curiously arranged into dedicated souqs, this UNESCO … Continue reading
Impressions of Tangier, Morocco
Walls and windows don’t come much more colourful than those surrounding me on this Mediterranean-view terrace in Tangier, Morocco. The vibrant pink paint reflects a juicy hue across the black … Continue reading
Walking Ronda in Southern Spain
Set atop a cliff and surrounded by mountainous grey, the historical town of Ronda offers quite a view of southern Spain. As the pale morning sun breathes colour across the … Continue reading
Art, Music & Culture in Granada, Spain
A few weeks ago I had the delight of visiting the Southern Spanish city of Granada. Known for its bohemian culture, impressive Muslim legacy and flamenco-gypsy arts, this dynamic city … Continue reading
188 Days of Travel
Looking out across the calm Lisbon shore, I am moved by the memories that brim to mind. It is mid-year already and time to reflect on all I have seen … Continue reading
A photo walk in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Looking out across the manicured exotic gardens and regal stone archways of the Alhambra, it is easy to forget your time and place in the world. The vines are woven … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Spain. (Pt.2)
Yesterday was the last day of my six week Spanish adventure, during which I saw a lot of the country, learnt a little of the language and ate lots of … Continue reading
Cycling in San Sebastian, Spain
There is something inherently serene about cycling by the sea. Perhaps its the feeling of salty air filling your lungs as your glide like a gull along the waters-edge. Perhaps … Continue reading
6 Wonderful ways to experience Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Traditional and contemporary delights contribute equal doses of charm in the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Widely known as being a UNESCO World Heritage City, the home of … Continue reading
Walking the end of my Camino to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The white concrete walls and lichen-covered facades of Santiago de Compostela are a heady contrast to my view of days past. As I sit here, looking across the window-framed historical … Continue reading
Travel. Food. Photo. Spain. (Pt.1)
In April, the fresh flavours of Istanbul, Turkey inspired me to photograph and share my culinary adventures in the first instalment of Travel. Food. Photo. It seems that you liked … Continue reading
Four days of solo Camino: walking through the Spanish Meseta
There are some things that are best experienced within the solitude of your mind, like meditating or soul searching… and perhaps, walking through the Spanish Meseta on the Camino de … Continue reading
Reflections: A 2012 Travel Photo Essay
I’ve always found that travelling offers so many opportunities to reflect, to re-evaluate the direction of my life. Unlike the routine churn of home life, travelling allows time and space, … Continue reading
