Book Review: A Day of Fire – A Novel of Pompeii
A powerful imagining of what it was like to live through the real-world apocalypse when Mount Vesuvius erupted and wiped out Pompeii in AD 79.
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Tema Frank
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
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3 Months in Mexico: Mazatlan, San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca & Puerto Morelos
Our years-long hunt for the perfect snowbird destination continues
Cobbles, Culture & Countryside: Cycling & More in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (2024)
While Tema attended the San Miguel Writers Conference, DH (aka John) tried to figure out how to cycle on irregular cobblestones in and around the beautiful mountain town of San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
Is San Cristobal de las Casas Set to Be the Next Big Expat Retiree Destination?
Pros & cons of San Cristobal de las Casas, in Chiapas, Mexico, after having spent a month here.
What to Do in Magnificent Mexico City – Part I (2023)
Mexico City adventures: cycling in the city, eating, drinking, and the incredible Anthropology Museum
Voyage to Petite Terre, Guadeloupe
Catamaran excursion to the islands of Petite Terre, Guadeloupe. It is a nature reserve famed for iguanas and tortoises.
Life in Malaga, Spain
Creative parking is one of the things I've noticed in Malaga, Spain. This post lists a few others too.
Visiting the Inland Mountains of Santiago, Cape Verde
Our visit to the interior of Santiago island, in Cape Verde. We stayed at a lovely B&B called Cote de France. They really support local culture and agriculture.
Praia, Cape Verde
[Internet is not always accessible on the islands, and most hotels ask that you not upload photos, so the next few posts won’t have photos added until later.] We walked up to “the Plateau”, which is the historic old centre…
Costa Rica: A Study in Contrasts
Costa Rica is a land of tremendous diversity. From lush jungles to beautiful beaches. From poverty to fancy resorts. Here are a few of the highlights we checked out.
The Catch 22 of Access for People With Disabilities
As I enter my 9th week since breaking my leg I’m finding it increasingly difficult to stay upbeat. I’m still not allowed to do any weight bearing, still reliant on a combination of mobility scooter and crutches. And the daily frustrations…
Tema’s Scooter Life Continues
Went to the hospital for them to check on the cast a couple of days ago. They say the position is good (so I don’t get to pick a 3rd cast colour – darn!) but I’ve got another full 3…