On a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic ocean is A Coruña, a Spanish port city with a decidedly Galician flavour. Look beyond the modern city streets and you'll find UNESCO world heritage sites, great...
Keeping a travel journal is an easy, fun and enjoyably rewarding way to record your adventures at home and abroad. In this post I'll share my tips and ideas for how to journal, as well...
Discover mouthwatering produce and Galician specialities in my guide to eating and drinking your way around Santiago de Compostela. The city might better known as the finishing point for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago,...
Nestled in the verdant hills of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela is one of Spain's most visited cities. Most visitors are here to conclude the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route through northern Spain. But there's...
Travel with hand luggage only means packing space is at a premium. So, multi-tasking wonders that take up little room, but are endlessly useful, are the order of the day. Here are my favourite budget-friendly...
Ever thought about a weekend getaway to Cheltenham? Perhaps not. But miss out on Cheltenham and you're missing out on some of the most beautiful Regency architecture you can find anywhere in the UK, and...
The Brecon Beacons are amongst the most majestic of all the Welsh mountains, and ripe for adventuring at any time of the year. Here's our twist on the traditional stay - a wintry shepherd's hut...
225km of piste, 11 villages, 6 mountains, two linked ski areas and one amazing view of Mont Blanc? That'll be La Plagne. This gem of a French alpine ski resort is not only a stunner,...
What sounds better than comfy, cosy, casual accommodation, great home cooking and a sociable, friendly atmosphere? Well, it's exactly what's in store if you choose a catered chalet for your ski trip. I try to get away...
