To get our bearings in Valencia we hired bikes in the old town at Do you bike, tucked down a side street in Barrio Carmen …

The view from Richmond Hill near London as painted by many artists over the centuries

I was quite blown away by the Henry Moore exhibition at Kew Gardens. As it said on the website, it’s monumental sculpture in a world …

The town of Baños, Ecuador sits in a deep valley, with vertical cliffs on either side. It’s overshadowed by the still active volcano Mt Tungurahua, …

Enjoy a weekend in Cornwall at Padstow, once a traditional Cornish fishing village. These days it’s full of smart restaurants, art galleries, gift shops and …

Didn’t I say the skies are brighter and the sea is bluer in Cornwall? And how right I was – I’ve just returned from break …

The Blaise Castle walk to Kings Weston in Bristol offers an all round experience of fresh air and exercise with a healthy dose of history, …

My parents have just returned from the Caribbean resort of Anse Chastanet on St Lucia. They took these photos of sculptures in the hotel by …

With Christmas behind us, our holiday season continued with our family gathering at Centerparcs. The pre-bookings had been changed numerous times to accommodate fluctuating numbers, …

Many of my friends have visited the Christmas markets of Germany and Scandinavia at this time of year and come back with some wonderful and …