The Best Campervan Routes in the UK
Get ready to hit the open road with these fantastic road trips. Here are the best campervan routes in the UK.
How the Verbier E-Bike Scene Will Change You in Switzerland
Today’s e-bikes are game changers. No longer bulky misfits, today’s e-bikes propel elite athletes and beginners alike across those craggy summer mountain peaks. But the Verbier e-bike experience takes it to another level. Between mud, sweat, cheese and fine dining, here’s what it’s all about.
Why Summer in Switzerland Is Good for You
Let summer in Switzerland wash away any après-lockdown blues with a combination of outdoor adventure and well-earned indulgence. Here’s our inside guide.
What is Somerset famous for? You may be surprised…
To celebrate the soft hues of autumn and freedom from lockdown, we travelled to Somerset for a long weekend of countryside luxury. But our choice prompted questions from friends. Why were we going? What was Somerset famous for? What is Somerset famous for? Living in the UK, I’m always surprised at how so many place … Read more
21 Interesting Facts About the UK That Will Surprise You
Whether you live in the UK or are wondering about taking your first footsteps onto these windswept shores, here are some interesting facts about the UK. How many do you already know?
Your Bristol Bucket List: The Best Things to do in England’s Sassy City
Bristol, you sassy thing, you. You’ve always been hard to define. All pastel palette pretty in some quarters yet home to subversive Banksy in others.
As a former resident and long-time listener, here’s a collection of fun, quirky, alternative and unusual things to do in Bristol. Your Bristol bucket list.
The San Marino Travel Guide: Finding Castles in the Sky
High above the clouds of Italy, you’ll find castles in the sky. More than just a legend, they mark the home of the world’s oldest republic.
Hidden Gems in Paris: The Best Secret Spots in Paris
Paris has a reputation for romance and style for a reason. But it’s still a hulking, great capital city in a thriving 21st century country.So, what should you do after you’ve seen the classics? Where should you go? Here’s our inside guide to alternative and unusual things to do in Paris.
How to Spend 72 Hours in London: Your Perfect Three Day London Itinerary
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.
Why Rimini Old Town Deserves Your Time: Italy’s Historic Coast
“Talking about dreams is like talking about movies. Years can pass in a second, and you can hop from one place to another.”
The Italian Landmarks You Need to See At Least Once
Oh, Italy, you unfair beauty, you. It’s hard to know where to start but here we will introduce you to the best Italian landmarks. The places you simply have to see.
Why Trieste Food Stands Out in Italy
Italian food. There was a time when I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about, but I can barely remember that now. The moment my train slowed to a stop in Trieste (and, if I’m honest, quite a while before that) my daydreams wandered…
The Best Things to do in Kingston Upon Thames, London
Don’t overlook this characterful neighbourhood in southwest London. Instead, allow me to show you the best things to do in Kingston Upon Thames, London.
21 Hidden Gems in Italy: How to Get Off the Beaten Path and Discover Unusual Things to do in Italy
A collection of wonderful hidden gems in Italy and your guide to alternative and unusual things to do in Italy. Relax and enjoy getting off the beaten path in Italy. Finding Hidden Gems in Italy How do you narrow down the place that gave us Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo and Michelangelo? The country that invented … Read more
Alternative and Unusual Things to do in the Cotswolds
England’s stunningly honey-stoned Cotswolds bask in their reputation for combining muddy walks with roaring fires and great food at the end of the day.
And while these are great things to do in the Cotswolds, they aren’t the only things.
When it comes to the top attractions in the Cotswolds, you’ll often be guided to the world of Jane Austen and the UNESCO World Heritage Roman Baths in Bath.
And with good reason. Bath remains one of my favourite places to visit in England and, well, the idea of Mr Darcy continues to swoop and swoon around the world.
But that’s not what many who live in England think of the Cotswolds, even if it may be technically true.
The 10 Best Areas to Stay in Lisbon, Portugal
Discover the best areas to stay in Lisbon for first timers, couples and young families. And once you’ve done that, check out our Lisbon food guide.
Unusual Things to do in Pembrokeshire, Wales, The Land of Coastal Beauty
Twinkling on the west of Wales, Pembrokeshire combines wild rugged nature, lurching puffins and druid-y outposts with gourmet food and some luxe accommodation.
Amazing Things to do in Umbria, Tuscany’s Overlooked Little Sister
Umbria, Cumbria. How one little letter changes muddy, murky mulch into overflowing olive groves.
The Perfect Scotland Road Trip Itinerary: How to Spend One Week in Scotland
Welcome to the world of the wild and poetic, of rugged landscapes and proud traditions. Here’s how to spend one week in Scotland, with the perfect Scotland road trip itinerary. Haggis, Harry Potter and history await.
The Best Wales Road Trip Itinerary
Ah, beautiful, beautiful Wales! Bizarrely overlooked by the rest of the inhabitants on this shared, windswept island, I love the place so much, I’ve made it home. This is the Wales road trip itinerary that I’ve been meaning to write about for years and finally, here it is. Move over muddy sheep on country roads, a Welsh road trip will bring you history, architecture, wild skies and landscapes to set your heart on fire. Here’s how to do it.
7 Unusual Things To Do in France
From the peeling paint of countryside farmhouses to the sweet sugar of macarons, the bright lights of dazzling Paris to the snow-powdered wooden chalets that speckle around the ski resorts, it seems there are plenty of reasons why more people travel to France than any other country in the world.
The Best Things to do in Trieste, Italy’s Surprise City
Looking for the best things to do in Trieste, Italy? From literature to architecture and world-famous coffee, this surprising Italian city has a character all of its own.
13 Interesting Facts About Sicily
From sonnets to the Godfather, these fascinating fun facts about Sicily will keep you entertained.
Berlin in One Day: The 24 Hours in Berlin Itinerary
If you only have one day in Berlin, it’s best to make the most of it. With a world of history that shook the world, an explosion of creativity and arguably the best sausages you’ll ever find, it’s time to narrow things down. Here’s how to build your 24 hours in Berlin itinerary.
How to Spend 4 Days in Paris
If you’re wondering what to do in Paris in 4 days, I’ve put together the ultimate guide with more than 30 things to see in Paris. Get ready to savour the City of Lights with this 4 day Paris itinerary.
Two Days in Geneva: An Itinerary for First Timers
Here’s how to spend two days in Geneva, with this hand-crafted itinerary from a local. Let’s hand over to guest writer, Anna Timbrook. Get ready to move beyond chocolate, knives and watches into a world of nature, history and philanthropy. Let’s go.
Why The Nuremberg Sausage is What the World Needs Right Now
Sentimental and chivalrous may not be the first two words you think of when you hear the word Nuremberg.
But you may change your mind once you hear about their sausages.
Growing Up in East Germany: The Other Side of the Berlin Wall
And so, at last, I am in Berlin. After more than a thousand miles by train, through some of the darkest moments in European history, some well known, others not, I find myself with a plastic fork in one hand and a fluffy orange sausage in the other.
17 Authentic and Unusual Things To Do in Portugal: A Country with a Divided Soul
Welcome to a land of World Heritage Sites, hidden coves, and fiendishly tasty pastries.
