London, you sweet, pretty, gritty city, you. With your thousands of years of history, your up to the minute design, your art, your celebrities, your Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾, and your life-saving discoveries, you. Here’s how to unlock your secrets within 3 days.
Half the thrill, for me at least, of eating in San Sebastian is the way in which you do so; the other half involves the flavour of the food itself.
Travel apps can simplify your life but they can also be gimmicky, clunky and clog up your phone. Here’s a tried and thoroughly tested list of the best travel apps for Europe. It is, if you will, what your smartphone wished you knew.
“Talking about dreams is like talking about movies. Years can pass in a second, and you can hop from one place to another.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu first called South Africa the Rainbow Nation after the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. But there’s more to the story than that…
Traditional Welsh food hides in plain sight. Against a backdrop of the classics, like bara brith, cockles and welsh cakes, Wales welcomes new flavours these days. Here are the five traditional Welsh dishes you can’t miss, plus an update on what’s new on the foodie scene.
You can’t help but find unusual things to do in Cape Town: it’s part of the city itself. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and enjoy South Africa. Let’s explore this most famous of cities within the Rainbow Nation.
Here it is at last: the best travel photo blog list for 2019. Years have passed since I first wrote this article, laid up on crutches and longing to see the world through my screen.
The lovely thing about looking for the best travel gifts for kids is that there’s a huge range of educational, inspirational, affordable and practical present ideas to choose from…that children will actually use.
When a state lives by the words Laissez le bon temps rouler, meaning let the good times roll, you know it’s the right place for a road trip.
Go from bland to Bond with these easy-peasy tips for how to take good photos of trains. It’s the inside train photography guide, moving trains included.
Madaba is famous for its mosaics. Or, rather, the Madaba mosaics are famous.
This small town in Jordan, nineteen miles southwest of Amman and on the Kings Highway, smells of cardamom, rosewater and ancient sighs. It earns its place on the map of the world today with a map of the world from yesterday: one of the oldest maps of the Holy Land, built out of two million pieces and embedded in the floor of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.
Only have one day in Detroit? No problem! Here’s a one day itinerary to make the most of America’s comeback city. From Ford to Motown to reinvention itself, welcome to one of America’s most interesting cities.
Struggling to find the best travel gifts for men? Don’t reach for the socks just yet. Behold, 39 great present ideas for men who love to travel. Including links so you can just click and buy, no messing about.
Becoming a full time writer is one of the best things I’ve ever done with my life.
Sure, there have been downs to go with the ups. But the chance to be creative, to travel the world, to talk to so many different people has been incredible. Not to mention, the ability to send invoices in my pyjamas without anyone getting upset
What a Wonderful World Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong’s voice drifts through the streets of New Orleans during Satchmofest every year. And nothing sounds more beautiful than What a Wonderful World.Satchmofest in New OrleansBeneath the sticky Louisiana sun, I lie back on the grass and open my eyes.I see trees of green…A low-slung stage stands behind 200 or […]
Embrace Creole and Cajun and learn the difference between the two with this tailor-made New Orleans itinerary. From the voodoo of the French Quarter to the musical beat of Tremé and the gentrified Garden District, here’s how to spend a foot-stomping three days in New Orleans.
No pressure, but your travel blog name will follow you everywhere. It will be in the domain name on your website. The printed section on your business cards. It should link into all your social media accounts. And you should be able to say it without feeling embarrassed at networking events and even family gatherings.
It may have taken me ten years but here we finally are. I’m putting pen to paper (or fingertips to screen) to answer that so frequently asked question: how to make money with a blog ?
Give me half an hour and I’ll make you a better writer
That’s the premise of my new mini-course that’s published live today
“This is the classic ragù that my grandmother taught me: a delicious, versatile sauce that can be used in many ways. Added to lasagne, any type of pasta, served with meatballs…” Lella from Cuoche in Vacanza
With more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country and a sense of fashion that extends to the shape of its land mass, Italy struts onto the stage without apology. Here’s my ideal itinerary for 10 days in Italy, as well as another six itineraries for exploring this fascinating country.
Amid the coral, the hot white sand and the mesmerising reflections of the Indian Ocean, you’ll also find plenty of things to do in the Maldives.
Mumbai. Formerly Bombay, India’s largest city pulses with an intensity like nowhere on earth. She’s a hub, a connection city. And here’s an itinerary for how to spend one day in Mumbai.
Use this Amalfi Coast itinerary to make the most of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It even includes walking the path of the gods.
What is it like to fly business with Qatar Airways? An honest look at flying in first.
Here’s my collection of top luxury travel blogs, based on more than ten years on the road.
NO8DO, NO8DO, NO8DO.
It’s everywhere in Seville. But what on earth does it mean?
Merging whimsy with grit, Budapest fires the imagination and fills the camera card. Here’s an inside guide on how to spend two days in Budapest, complete with a bespoke 48 hour Budapest itinerary.
It’s a well-known fact but one worth repeating: the human body can survive for weeks without food. But only days without sleep.
Luckily, things rarely get that extreme. But even one bad night’s sleep can make things that much harder.
Here’s how to sleep better and faster anywhere in the world.
When it comes to visiting Israel, all international flights arrive in Tel Aviv. But the city’s pristine beachside views, culture-rich neighbourhoods and authentic cuisine mean there’s every reason to stay and explore. Here, guest writer Cacinda Maloney shares her perfect itinerary and guide to two days in Tel Aviv.