Rotterdam’s Cafe Culture Rotterdam’s Cafe Culture
A 10-minute blitz during WWII and the subsequent fire that spread throughout the city wiped out many of Rotterdam’s historic buildings... read more
Cream tea and chestnut soup in Cornwall Cream tea and chestnut soup in Cornwall
On a foggy November morning, we left Paddington station and headed to Cornwall for two days of... read more
Grenada - Small Island, Big Tastes Grenada - Small Island, Big Tastes
Grenada is one of the least spoiled islands in the Caribbean and at only 34 x 18kms, it is small enough to explore thoroughly. The people... read more
48 hours in Tangier 48 hours in Tangier
Think of Morocco and images of old city walls, camel caravans and tagines spring to mind. So when you arrive in Tangier, a city on... read more
Christmas Shopping The Norwegian Way Christmas Shopping The Norwegian Way
At this time of year, as we're packing away our t-shirts and swimsuits ready for next summer... read more
A gourmet tour of Alentejo, Portugal A gourmet tour of Alentejo, Portugal
Since the advent of the internet and the boom in DIY holiday sites like Expedia, tour operators... read more
Allure of the Seas Allure of the Seas
It used to be the belief that cruises were the preserve of the rich and retired: baby boomers with their children’s inheritance to... read more
Barcelona Gastronomica Barcelona Gastronomica
Barcelona is one of the most exuberant cities in Europe. Its architectural style, a type of Art Nouveau known as Modernisme... read more
Lisbon – a gourmand’s heaven Lisbon – a gourmand’s heaven
Over the course of four days, I experienced one of the most exciting moments in my culinary history; set foot – and got the... read more
Helsingborg Helsingborg
Helsingborg is a clean, lively and stylish city situated at the narrowest neck of the Öresund, the strait which separates Sweden... read more