Tales from my charity visit to India – going off the tourist trail
I’ve been to India three times now but not once have I had my photo taken in front of the Taj Mahal. I haven’t visited …
St Mawes Retreats – luxury accommodation in Cornwall at Dreamcatchers
There’s something magical about waking up in Cornwall in springtime with a view of the Fal estuary from your bedroom window. “Tide’s in” says Guy …
Flying Jet Airways Première class to India – is it worth it?
Is it worth flying Jet Airways Première class to India if you get the chance? Of course that’s a silly question. Who wouldn’t want to …
Red Doors Farm in Devon – Fossil hunting and a weekend in the country
A collection of 500 year old thatched cottages, set around a cobbled farmyard, Red Doors Farm in Devon has all the chocolate box charm that …
The Grenada Chocolate Festival – a sweet taste of the Caribbean
The Grenada Chocolate Festival is a must for all chocolate lovers and foodies and has become an annual event every May in the Caribbean. Festival …
Hiking the GR221 Dry Stone Route in Mallorca – Lluc monastery to Port de Pollença
The GR221 or Dry Stone Route in Mallorca is a long distance trail that runs along the western side of Mallorca. It passes through the …
Visit Buckland Abbey in Devon – home of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was born on a farm just a few miles from Buckland Abbey in Devon, which is now run by the National Trust. …
Museion in Bolzano, South Tyrol – But is it art?
The modern glass cube of the Museion in Bolzano, Italy sits confidently facing the river, two pedestrian bridges snaking away from it, a contrast to …
Where Heather travelled in 2014
As we see out the old year and bring in the new, there’s something of a tradition in blogging circles to review the places you …
The adventures of an Englishman and a Sogreni bicycle in Copenhagen
In this guest article, my husband Guy shares the story of his holiday romance with a Sogreni bicycle in Copenhagen this summer and how he …
Pasteis de Nata recipe – the sweet taste of Lisbon, Portugal
When I travel it’s the food that often creates the lasting memories that I bring home. In Portugal you’ll want to try the Pasteis de …