Prefecture of Cefalonia Things To Do | | FISCARDO-as far north as you can go in Kefalonia! by mazzap Fiscardo is usually where visitors to Kefalonia aim for on their planned driving tour of the island. It's at the most northern tip of the island (well, just below the Venetian lighthouse on the headland) and is a very colourful and charming little fishing town. It has a lively feel to it but still maintaining its Greek charm. There are plenty of small craft-ware shops and Tavernas around the quayside and lots of fishing and boating activity... [read more] | Reykjavík Transportation | | Flying to Reykjavik by sue_stone Iceland has 2 airlines, both with flights from London (and other cities). Iceland Express (http://www.icelandexpress.com/), the 'budget' option, with flights between London and Reykjavik and Copenhagen, and Iceland Air (http://www.icelandair.co.uk/), the official carrier of Iceland, with flights from London, other European Cities and North America. We were lucky enough to get a cheap fair with Iceland Air, flying from London Heathrow airport,... [read more] | Scotland Warnings or Dangers | | Biting Insect Hell - Prepare for Midges by scotlandscotour "Kill one and a thousand come to the funeral" Culicoides Impunctatus You have probably heard about the *Midge*, that mysterious biting insect of Scotland. Well, I have found a very readable and accurate account of them at the following website: Midge Life Tips: Head east and up hill, keep moving, carry repellent but use sparingly, avoid overcast areas, low boggy ground and especially at dawn / dusk. Midge season peaks July & August (maybe why... [read more] |
|
|