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!
Bergamo – the wallflower city to Milan’s flourish of high fashion – is missing out on a lot of credit. Its bustling streets and hilltop Old Town have all the charm, romance and mystery of a fine Italian city. So why don’t more people come here? If I were to ask you to name the … Read more
England doesn’t have a good-food reputation, but hidden in the rough are some food gems. In the beautiful English countryside of Suffolk, the market town of Sudbury has taken more than its fair share of shareable fare. Here are some of our favourites. There used to be a time when, to find the best food … Read more
Everyone knows that Cuba’s most famous product is its cigars. But not many know how Cuban cigars are made. Crafting a perfect cigar is an artform, but to see it done, you have to visit a cigar factory in Cuba. The words ‘Cuban’ and ‘cigar’ go together so naturally, don’t they? It’s the perfect collocation. … Read more
Croatia’s dramatic coastline and lush green hills are home to some of the most picturesque towns in Europe. Here are 7 iconic Istrian towns to visit in Croatia. There are few better travel experiences than driving winding roads that reveal the spire-prickled profile of a little drystone town. Or that lead you to the blue … Read more
When you think of Lake Como, the romance of this truly beautiful lake comes to mind. But it’s not until you see the Grand Hotel Tremezzo that you truly understand why Lake Como is so special. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our … Read more
There’s always a danger when you come home from a trip of post-holiday blues setting in. Couple that with a hefty case of jetlag and the thought of going back to work – it’s not a happy recipe. We’ve just got back from an amazing 7-week trip to Europe, and while it’s lovely to be … Read more
London has a reputation for being rainy and cold. In fact, the city rarely experiences proper downpours – drizzle, yes, but not a deluge. And it very rarely snows in London, so it’s not that cold either. However, from experience, here’s how not to explore London in the rain. London is one of the most … Read more
Of course, everyone’s heard of London, but not everyone knows St Albans. It’s a beautiful historic town just north of London, and in this Weekly Edition we visit both. So whilst catching up with a host of friends, we get a chance to check out some of the oldest parts of England. And by the … Read more
With a spark and a flicker, the flame beneath Toronto’s stills comes back to life with the opening city’s first new distillery since 1933. Home to the Spirit of York Distillery, the historic Distillery District is back in the business it was made for. It’s easy to imagine barrows and carts, heavy with barrels, rumbling … Read more
One thing we love about travelling around the UK – apart from seeing family and friends – is seeing the different counties. Each one (there are 48 counties just in England) has a completely different feel and history to it. And in this Weekly Edition, we’re visiting four of them. Millions of people visit the … Read more