Travel Articles & Guides

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

San Nicolas, Aruba’s sunrise carnival city revitalised with street art
In the south of Aruba, San Nicolas provides a colorful expereince of street art, carnival museums and creative spaces.

12 Emilia Romagna Food Experiences Not To Miss
It's a bold claim, but I'm going to call it: Emilia Romagna's food scene may just be the best in Italy; here's how to relish it.

Reasons to visit the Murcia Region of Spain
The Region of Murica in Spain boasts coast, culture, city-breaks and cuisine - here's a one week itinerary to enjoy it all.

Reasons to visit Aruba – the happy island escape we all need
Aruba is by far one of the happiest, most relaxing places I've ever visited - so here are my top reasons to visit Aruba!

Magnificent Monastrell: exploring the Murcia wine route through Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla
This stunning region of Spain might be most famed for the Costa Cálida, but it's also packed with incredible wine and cuisine.