We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
Drinking scotch in Scotland is like sipping Champagne in Reims, eating sushi in Tokyo or bungee jumping in Vanuatu. There’s something special about experiencing things at their source. Here are 5 of the best whisky in Glasgow bars for a dram. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Isn’t that the supreme proverb of … Read more
At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent Europe into a big mad heatwave. Hot days have coincided with our friends Clare and Dave heading to Greece for a week. So meanwhile we’re looking after their two gorgeous dogs … Read more
As far from the Old World as you can get, the Henley Hotel in Cambridge, New Zealand mixes the charm and luxury of an English country manor with the spritely nuance of the world’s youngest nation. It’s also but a hobbit’s throw from Bag End and the Hobbiton movie set. At the end of its … Read more
Hiding deep under the rolling hills of the North Island’s Waikato region are caverns, cave systems filled with the light of a million glowworms and the roar of subterranean rivers. Thankfully there’s a way for us all to see this mysterious side to New Zealand. Christina frowns at me. I can tell I still haven’t … Read more
Travelling through the North Island of New Zealand is a much-underrated experience. Places like the beautiful Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the North Island offer so much. From cosmopolitan cities and geothermal spas to sweeping countryside and exciting cave adventures, there’s a wealth of things to experience in the North Island. And let’s … Read more
An Aussie pie is a glorious thing. And the epicentre of this national dish – the pattypan of pie greatness if you will – is the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Every June, the region celebrates Pie Time, a month-long festival to rejoice in all things pie. Sweet or savoury, there’s nothing quite like … Read more
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands up for itself. And as it weaves across the Swiss and Italian borders, Lake Lugano offers unique cultural experiences too. Shimmering amid the towering mountains of southern Switzerland and leaning out … Read more
Rich, diverse and utterly beautiful, the towns and villages in Puglia, Italy makes you want to stay in the region forever. To help you choose where to go and what to see, here’s our guide to 10 of the best towns in Puglia. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
Although Puglia in south-eastern Italy has been much over-looked by tourism over the years, it’s surprisingly easy for visitors to explore. Here’s our guide on how to travel around beautiful towns, countryside and coastlines of Puglia. Puglia is a place of elegant baroque white-walled cities and enchanting fishing villages. It’s a place of sweeping landscapes, … Read more
For 300 years, Blenheim Palace on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, has seen iconic moments in British history come to life – not least the birth and betrothal of the Greatest Briton: Sir Winston Churchill. It’s hard to find anything more English than Blenheim Palace. It’s a stately home in the Cotswolds that was … Read more