The best neighbourhoods for Christmas shopping in New York City
In December when Christmas is in sight, where better to do your holiday shopping than NYC! It’s fair to say that New York City is one …
Travelling in Egypt – Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh and Siwa – Podcast 19
In Travel Podcast Episode 19 I visit Egypt where I spent a week travelling with a friend who lives in Alexandria. I took a walking …
Your guide to the vintage markets of London
London ‘vintage’ is a whole scene that extends to music, fashion, and furniture. Originally the term ‘vintage’ applied in France, to scavengers who went through …
Things to do in Gothenburg in winter
In a week’s time I’ll be off for a long weekend in Gothenburg. I’m hoping to eat my way through the Christmas markets, bask in …
Ibsens Hotel Copenhagen Review- boutique hotel in Nansensgade
When they renovated the Ibsens Hotel Copenhagen, the bit they didn’t change was the iconic red neon Hotel sign and that just about sums it …
Religious art at the Zakynthos Museum, in Zante town Greece
The Zakynthos Museum in Zante town houses religious artworks that were recovered from churches in Zakynthos after the earthquake. In 1953 a terrible earthquake struck …
An autumn break in Cornwall – visiting Talland Bay and Antony
It was supposed to be a summer break, but my friend couldn’t make it and so we re-booked for October. In August I’d planned a …
The White Horse Inn on Lake Wolfgang, Austria – a charming luxury inn
We’d arrived at the pretty lakeside town of St Wolfgang, an hour from Salzburg in the heart of the Salzkammergut region, to find the May …
Walking on the Mountain of the Dead in Siwa
If visiting Siwa Oasis in Egypt, you should climb Gebel Al-Mawa, the “Mountain of the Dead”, which is an ancient Greek and Roman graveyard. This …
The mountain clothing you’ll need for trekking the Tour de Mont Blanc
Forgive me if you’re a seasoned long distance walker who already has all the gear to set off on a mountain trek like the Tour …
The view of Zante from Bochali Castle – in Zakynthos Greece
If you want to have a coffee with a fantastic view on the Greek island of Zakynthos, drive up to Bochali, one of our favourite …