Postcards from Troyes: A brief encounter in Champagne
Pretty half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, fantastic food – Troyes is the perfect place to break a journey or stop for a weekend if you’re travelling...
17
Aug
14
Jul
A beginners guide to Carcassonne, France: Medieval magic in the Midi
With it's fairytale turrets, ancient stone walls and commanding views over the vineyards of southern France, the fortified medieval town of Carcassonne is steeped in...
05
Jun
4 breathtaking walks in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
There are few more beautiful, and dramatic, landscapes to walk in than the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. My guide to four breathtaking walks in this incredible...
28
May
A perfect 7 days in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
The Jungfrau, Monch, Eiger. There are few more iconic alpine peaks. The wonderland Bernese Oberland in Switzerland is home to all three, alongside the magical...
15
May
3 unmissable stops on a road trip in Wales
Wales might a small country, but it punches above it's weight when it comes to dramatic landscapes, fantastic walking and charming towns. It's the perfect...
28
Apr
Eating your way around Madrid: One tapas at a time
There are a hundred and one reasons to visit Spain's elegant, exciting capital city. My favourite? Eating and drinking. From street-food markets to traditional cafeterias,...
15
Apr
Travel tips: 8 ways to make the most of your travel budget
Whatever your budget, I've got 8 tips to help you make the most of your trip - and make travelling and experiencing a new location...
10
Apr
Twenty four hours in Toledo: A city guide
Less than an hour from the Spanish capital, Madrid, there's fortified town crying out to be explored. With winding cobbled streets, majestic churches, rugged countryside...
10
Mar
Dublin in a weekend: A city break at the heart of the Emerald Isle
Dublin is a crowd pleaser when it comes to weekend breaks - it's great value, architecturally beautiful and astonishingly good fun. Whether you're looking to...