Travel Articles & Guides

A blurry shot of Tbilisi at night, with the light and shape of the fortress and river bridge

An ode to arriving

That feeling of first setting foot in a new nation - the scents, the flavours, new words, new cultures, new stories being written in real-time.

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Is it worth getting an allergy test before travelling?

Allergy testing is something I think people should do anyway, regardless of travelling, because it can help you re-shape your life to reduce any unwanted reactions.

All, Asia, Destinations, Indonesia

Indonesia Travel Guide

From where to stay in Bali, what to explore in Java, best times to visit, the weather and visas... everything you need to plan your Indonesia trip.

A street in Beamish Museum, with old fashioned shops and tram rails

All, Destinations, Europe, UK

Why Durham’s Beamish Living Museum Is the Best in the Country

The Living Museum of the North, Beamish is an amazing place where history comes alive in an interactive way. It is hands down the best museum I've visited!

All, Asia, Destinations, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Where to stay in Sri Lanka, beautiful beaches, best times to visit, the weather and visas... everything you need to plan a Sri Lanka trip.

The white-washed cliff buildings stick out over the blue ocean of Polignano a Mare

All, Art and Culture, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

7-Day Puglia Itinerary (Road Trip or Public Transport)

On this fast-paced Puglia itinerary, you'll tour epic shorelines, coastal cities, hinterland hill towns and delicious cuisine by road or bus.

All, ByRoad, Destinations, Italy, Rail, Travel Style

7-Day Lombardy Itinerary in Northern Italy (Road Trip or Train)

On this one-week Lombardy itinerary in Northern Italy, you'll visit Milan's highlights, dazzling lakes, cultured cities and plenty more.

Accommodation, All, Destinations, Europe, Travel Style, UK

Where to stay in Cornwall: a quick guide to picking the perfect base

Picking the perfect base in Cornwall, whether it be South, West, or North Coast, is super easy - combine one or two to explore with ease.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Portugal

How To Spend a Long Weekend in Porto (and The Douro Valley)

Pack a punch into your Porto city break with award-winning chefs, palaces, gardens, museums, wine tastings, and more in just three days.

The traditional thatched houses of Santana, a pointed triangle shaped house with colourful blue and red windows and flowers outside

All, Destinations, Europe, photo, Photography, Portugal

Madeira in photos: 40 postcards from Portugal’s island of eternal spring

Photos of Madeira will quickly make you fall in love with this dreamy destination, an island of Portugal full of nature!

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Islands and Beaches, Spain

Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.

All, Cruise, Destinations, Islands and Beaches

Sailing the seven seas: amazing yacht adventures around the world

Exploring the world by yacht is an unforgettable experience, whether it's island hopping through the Pacific, or a live-aboard in Asia.

All, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Stories & Faces

Best Things To Do in Italy: 15 Unforgettable Italian Experiences

Italy has become one of my favourite countries, and here are some of my favourite Italy experiences from over the years.

All, Destinations, Europe, Scotland, UK

Nine unusual places to stay in Scotland for an unforgettable trip

The land of lochs and munros, castles and craggy coastlines, there are some fantastic, unique and unusual places to stay in Scotland.

All, Destinations, Luxury

Unique honeymoon ideas: ten alternative romantic escapes

Looking to make your romantic escape a little more special? Here are some unique alternative honeymoons with a twist!

All, Destinations, Europe, UK

Best UK staycation ideas with unique places to stay in the UK

See the UK in a new way, from epic villas to castles and camper-vans, here are nine ways to make your next UK staycation something special!

An open sided train in Kochi, Japan, looks out to the ocean

All, Destinations, Luxury, Rail

Return of the rail: why your next epic journey should be by train

From Singapore to Moscow, Venice to Rome, there are some amazing luxury train journeys to be enjoyed across the world.

Adventure, All, Destinations, Europe, Greece, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path

Visiting the Volcanic Island of Nisyros, a Lesser-Known Greek Gem

The volcanic island of Nisyros in Greece is just a short boat ride from Kos. Step back in time, sleep at villages on the volcano edge, and venture to the crater.

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, seasonal

Renaissance, Romance and Ragù: three days in beautiful Bologna

Whether you spend a long weekend in Bologna or use it as a base to explore the Emilia Romagna region, you'll be hard pushed not to fall for its beauty.