The Dennis Severs’ house in London – visit a Georgian home
As I arrived at the Dennis Severs’ house in the Shoreditch neighbourhood of London, there was not much to distinguish it from the others in …
A tour of the elegant Romas Mansion on Zakynthos
The Greek island of Zakynthos is known more for sun and relaxation than for culture, but at Romas Mansion in Zante town I found the …
How to find a real Greek taverna in Zakynthos, Greece
Are you looking for a real Greek taverna in Zakynthos, also known as Zante? Allow us to recommend a place we found. It lives up …
Greek coffee and glika in Zante town – Zakynthos Greece
There are any number of cafes in Zante town, the capital of the Greek island of Zakynthos. But we were looking for somewhere to try …
Camping at Cala Gonone – in Sardinia
First let me explain how I came to choose Camping Cala Gonone as the place to base our family holiday in Sardinia. We had hoped …
Where are all the female travel presenters?
Ok, I’m not normally the sort of person to rant. But after having watched yet another TV travel documentary hosted by a middle-aged male presenter, …
Delicious Sardinian food – the dishes you need to look out for
The food in Sardinia is similar to any other part of Italy, with plenty of pizza and pasta. But you’ll want to look out for …
A free day out in Greenwich – in London
We arrived by river at Greenwich with a friend, on one of the commuter ferries that run up and down the Thames, giving us a …
The Victoria and Albert Museum Cafe – an artistic lunch in London
The Victoria and Albert Museum Cafe in South Kensington, is a delightful location for coffee or a light lunch, if you’re sightseeing in London. It’s …
6 cool things to see in Nuoro – Sardinia
The town of Nuoro is located in the mountainous region of eastern Sardinia. It’s a little out of the way of the beach resorts and …
Old men just hanging around – in Sardinia
In Sardinia everything shuts between 1pm and 4pm. If you’re used to the 24hr culture of most cities across the UK this can be somewhat …