Christmas at the Geffrye museum in London
The Geffrye Museum in London is one of those local secrets that most visitors never hear about, but once you visit you’ll want to recommend …
Activities
Exploring Dartmoor in Devon – Hunting the Ash Black Slug
You may have heard tales of the wildcats on Dartmoor in Devon, but perhaps not about the giant ash black slug. It turns out that the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Murals at Orgosolo in Sardinia
The village of Orgosolo in Sardinia is taken over with murals, so that the whole village has become an outdoor art gallery. There’s a tradition …
Window shopping for coral in Sardinia
When on holiday I spend idle hours window shopping which I could never have time for at home. I admire the handicrafts in shops, designed …
Sea caves and a boat trip – in Sardinia
One of the highlights of any stay in Cala Gonone is to take a boat trip in the Gulf of Orosei to visit the many …