South Tyrol – our final days hiking in the Dolomites
It’s become a tradition for my friend and I to spend a few days walking each year, and this time we were testing ourself in …
Activities
Best places to eat in Southampton for cruise visitors
Southampton is your gateway to the best food of the South of England. The chalk streams and vineyards of Hampshire, salads from the Isle of …
Hiking in Aruba: exploring Arikok National Park
At 8am the heat was already rising, as my taxi dropped me at the Arikok Park Visitor Centre at the northern end of Aruba. Think …
Seefeld in Austria: a winter sports guide
The mountain resport of Seefeld in Austria offers outdoor activities such as cross-country ski and winter hiking. I’ve done my fair share of downhill ski …
Rosenau Castle in Coburg Germany: Victoria and Albert’s romantic retreat
When the 20 year old Queen Victoria of England married her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, they must have seemed the dream couple …
Top 10 things to do in Southampton for cruise visitors
Southampton is one of those cities on England’s South Coast that’s easy to overlook. Heavily bombed in the war, it’s not the most picturesque of …
Food in Florence – 10 delicious things to eat in Florence
The Italians are a nation of discerning food lovers who really care about the provenance of what they eat. But on my long weekend with …
Caribbean Street Art in Aruba: San Nicholas murals
As we drive into San Nicholaas, the second town of Aruba, the morning’s already hot but nothing much is stirring. The building by which we …
Food in Bristol – 3 food experiences that make perfect gifts
Bristol is fast building a reputation as a world-class foodie destination, with food festivals, trendy new restaurants and a wealth of artisan food producers in …
3 fab boutique hotels in Bristol – and what to do when staying there
Living in Bristol I often get asked for recommendations on the best places to stay as well as what to do in my lovely hometown. …
Foodie adventures on our Canadian Road Trip – Ontario and Quebec
Our summer road trip took us through Canada from Toronto to Montreal, eating the freshest of Canadian produce and trying the many craft beers (once the RV …