A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers
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. … Read more
Travel
Decadence with a difference – Henley Hotel, New Zealand
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 … Read more
New Zealand caving – Waitomo glowworms and Blackwater Rafting
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. … Read more
A special dinner, a special lunch and London the long way
This will be our last Weekly Edition from Sydney for a little while – we’re swapping the southern hemisphere winter for the European summer! We’ve only just got back from … Read more
Hobbits, breweries, caving and tea
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 … Read more
Postcards from Lake Lugano and 5 things to do there
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 … Read more
10 towns not to miss in Puglia, Italy
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 … Read more
Exploring the home of history and romance – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
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 … Read more
Beyond London: the best Medieval village in England – Lavenham, Suffolk
With its crooked Tudor houses leaning into its little high street and a heritage dating back to William the Conqueror, Lavenham, Suffolk is Britain’s history in the flesh. It’s even … Read more
Things to do in Glasgow – Glengoyne Distillery tour
Beautiful Glengoyne Distillery – just 14 miles from Glasgow city centre – dates back to 1820s. It has its own waterfall, makes exquisite single malt whisky, and runs excellent distillery … Read more