Exploring Tetbury in the Cotswolds – what to see, where to eat and stay
November can be pretty dull time between the end of the summer and the build up to Christmas, and I decided to brighten things up …
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 …
Catfish and Anaconda on the Rio Bobonaza in Ecuador
This is the picture I took of Ingaro Gualinga, who was one of our guides from the rainforest community of Sarayaku, on the river trip …
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
I know that there are plenty of food-loving (or should I say greedy) folk out there, as any time I’ve written something on food I …
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 …