London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. The grand royal palaces in and around London, along with Windsor Castle, are a highlight of any […]Read More

Italy is the country that captures my heart every time I visit. It is one of the main inspirations behind this travel blog. From its vibrant cities to the gorgeous Italian lakes and coast, the landscapes will get you first. And then there’s the food and culture. There is truly something to enchant everyone. The […]Read More

Part of the charm of Puglia is its slow approach to everyday life. Southern Italy’s rising star has ancient farmland hemmed by a sun-bleached sandy coast and is where travellers come to escape the frenetic vibe of nearby Tuscany. This year the region’s beautiful range of private villas, many with private pools and always with […]Read More

In 2021 Sarah Drane described her favourite places to go to in Mallorca and offered some excellent recommendations. With travel due to open up later this and Mallorca being a long-established favourite of British travellers, Simon Maurice suggests some alternative goodies that UK visitors’ best-loved Balearic Island has to offer: Soller is a picturesque town in the […]Read More

As I squeeze into the tiny, albeit carefully decorated living room, Amy gushes with enthusiasm. “I love it here”, she beams, setting me down a decadent homemade peach tea, a warming welcome from the cold outside. “It’s the energy”, she explains. “The people, the friends I’ve made, we are all here for our dreams – […]Read More

Okay, you don’t need us to tell you yet again that travel is a mindset. But, in the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen many places create and share some amazing initiatives to inspire us as we stay at home. A couple of weeks ago, Puerto Rico hosted a virtual vacation weekend with dancing, cocktails and dinner. […]Read More

From Lancashire’s Tolkien Trail to Zadie Smith’s north-west London, discover just a few of the best literary routes you can walk in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland… 1. Dylan Thomas Trail, Llanon to New Quay, Wales Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, perhaps best known globally for his radio-to-stage play Under Milk Wood, has inspired a walking […]Read More

Transforming your trip into a feature that demands to be read? Start with this travel article advice – from having a clear storyline and using dialogue, to beginning with a killer first paragraph… 1. Have a clear storyline in mind A trip is not a story in itself, it’s just a series of events. Some […]Read More

If you’ve ever thought about going island-hopping, you’ve probably done a little research on Croatia. This country between central and southeast Europe sits along the Adriatic Sea, and is known the world over as a party destination, Game of Thrones filming location, and hub of arts, culture, and adventure. Croatia is also home to over 1000 islands […]Read More

Ancient clock towers looming over rusty red rooftops, winding rivers and canals dividing the sprawl of time-worn buildings, well-travelled cobblestone paths steeped in history and culture – travelling to Europe is guaranteed to be a rich and eye-opening experience. There is so much to see in Europe that one week might not seem like enough, […]Read More