Pasteis de Nata recipe – the sweet taste of Lisbon, Portugal
When I travel it’s the food that often creates the lasting memories that I bring home. In Portugal you’ll want to try the Pasteis de …
Activities
Hiking the GR221 Dry Stone Route in Mallorca – Deia to Lluc Monastery
I spent a few days hiking in Mallorca on the GR221 Dry Stone Route that runs along the west coast and through the Tramuntana mountains. …
Uncovering the delicious food in Athens
“We want you to help the world dream about Greece”, the Minister of Tourism told us at the opening night party for the TBEX travel bloggers conference …
The Square Copenhagen – an award winning boutique hotel
Since I love to stay in hotels with a strong design influence and a boutique feel I was interested to see that The Square Hotel …
Climbing my very first Via Ferrata – in South Tyrol
Before I visited the Dolomites, I thought that a Via Ferrata was a hiking trail, with some sections of ladders and cables to keep you …
Törggellen time in South Tyrol – a feast of autumn
Let’s head to the South Tyrol, Italy in autumn, to try a traditional Tyrolean Törggellen feast. Törggellen is like a “harvest” celebration, but unlike other …
Cycling the South Tyrol Wine Road – wine and apples
Early September in South Tyrol – the summer crowds are heading home and the weather is settled and sunny. I was here to go cycling …
A guide to Angkor Cambodia – Fascinating ruins or hot and expensive?
Angkor Cambodia, a UNESCO heritage site, is considered to be a photo paradise. Unbelievable sun rises, ancient ruins and wild rainforest combine to make this …
Cruise the Mediterranean on MSC Splendida – things to know
My week’s cruise in the Mediterranean with MSC Cruises was most enjoyable, starting in Barcelona, with stops at Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Tunis and Messina. Just …
6 things the English girls get SO wrong on the beach in Greece!
On the Greek island of Zakynthos I’ve been enjoying plenty of beach time while on holiday, hanging out with my daughter, niece and friends. From …
Walking the Gower beaches from our luxury Mumbles cottage
Friday night and it’s time to cross the Severn Bridge and exchange a working week in Bristol for a weekend exploring the glorious beaches of …