Ruth's Travel Page- Independent Travel Advisor with Direct Travel

28/05/2025

More garden love. Yes travelling to view gardens is a “thing”! Just one of the gardens I have visited while travelling. If you have a list, let me know.🌷🌷🌷

18/05/2025

Been in summer and autumn- need to put spring on my list!

14/05/2025

Looking to explore the world? Go a bit off the beaten path- or not? Intrepid Travel has a great sale on now......highly recommend. I travelled with them to Bhutan in Nov 2024 and thoroughly enjoyed my travels. Heading to Morocco with them this October......

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me......

05/05/2025

🇳🇱✈️ An unforgettable moment on board!
We had the honour of flying Mr. Nick Janicki (101), a Canadian WWII veteran who helped liberate Deventer and took part in Operation Market Garden. Today, on 5 May, we celebrate Liberation Day and 80 years of freedom here in the Netherlands. At midnight, Mr. Janicki lit the Liberation Flame in Wageningen — a powerful symbol of freedom. During the war, Mr. Janicki met a Dutch woman, and years later, in 2002, they married — a beautiful story that reminds us how history can shape lives in unexpected ways. Our crew had the chance to hear some incredible stories and memories… and of course, we captured this special moment with him.
Thank you, Mr. Janicki, for your service and your warmth. 💙

13/04/2025

April 9-13 spent in Porto…. Rain for one day- first two days were hot and humid. Stopped at Nazare on the way for a look at the waves- it was a calm day but still some swells…..

10/04/2025

April 7-9- Off to Óbidos! Lots of narrow bridges on our off highways route but we certainly saw the countryside!

Arrived totally freaked out by the hilly and narrow streets around the old city….parked the car and walked in much to my travelling partner’s chagrin lol.

Spent a lovely full day relaxing and exploring.

08/04/2025

April 6th we headed to Faro to walk around the old city before heading north to Evora where we stopped for the night. As per usual we avoided highways and took the backroads- no need to go off road however😇!

It was pouring after we arrived at our hotel just outside the old city, but when it stopped we “sallied forth” in the golden hour. These pictures from not just then but also yesterday before heading to Obidos…..

06/04/2025

April 5th- We spent the day exploring beaches and cliffs- thankfully we had the car- google map set to avoid highways. I only took one dirt road and actually had to go off road to avoid the mud and potholes to get to one of the beaches….🤣

05/04/2025

April 4th- headed to Tavira…..laid back and quite gorgeous.
(Did some shopping and bought a beautiful hand dyed top from Kozii)

https://koziishop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooM0tryECodzS7ldx65YhAZ_NGjooz5sJq__Gqv6HKOiM0OnAKz

05/04/2025

FYI- very useful information

? If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation while abroad, you can contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre for assistance. Our consular officers are here to help you 24/7. For more info: https://ow.ly/iuOx50VuRK7

04/04/2025

April 2nd and 3rd- A very relaxed couple of days exploring by foot and car. Some heavy rain, light rain, a thunderstorm last night, and sunshine. Lots of wind!

02/04/2025

April 1st- Rented a car and headed south to Sagres. Still wonderful weather. Headed from pousadadesagres into town for a sangria before doing some hiking on this windswept point of land…. Then a wonderful seafood stew for dinner.