I have created this part of my web site so that I can share some of the wonderful places that I have visited in Portugal, Spain and France. Other people may enjoy holidays on a beach, skiing or visiting far flung places. I have found fascinating places to visit on my motorbike all within a day or two’s ride of where I live in the Algarve.

I am fascinated by our history and in particular where it relates to places and people during the period from the Roman Empire to the end of the 18th century. I do not have a good memory so visiting places of historical interest, taking photographs, reading books and writing a little that I have learnt on this website will I hope help me remember a little of what I have seen and read about.

Also it is nice to share what I have seen and learnt with anyone who might be interested without becoming a boor! You don’t have to click on the following articles – but if you do you may read something of interest, there are photographs with each article.

1. Sintra - Portugal

2. Tomar - Portugal

3. Morella - NE Spain

4. Bragança - Portugal

5. Alcobaça - Portugal

6. Mosteiro da Batalha - Portugal

7. Guimarães - Portugal

8. Narbonne - SW France

9. Carcassonne - SW France

10. Montségur - SW France

11. Paderne Castle - Algarve Portugal

12. Óbidos - Portugal