Wengen – Beginner Skiing for the Over 40s
James Clark learns how to ski – and cycle with no wheels – in the popular Swiss ski resort of Wengen. The mountain top village of Wengen at 1274 metres…
Dear Octopus Review, the National Theatre
Judith Schrut reviews the National Theatre’s Dear Octopus, Dodie Smith’s acclaimed but rarely performed 1938 play. Does the name Dodie Smith (1896-1990) ring any literary bells for you? If no…
13 Things To Do on the Isle of Man
A beautiful island set in the Irish Sea, a short ferry ride from the UK mainland, with stunning walking, ancient traditions, wonderful seafood and great beaches, the Isle of Man…
Planning an Isle of Man Holiday : The Basics
If you are planning an Isle of Man holiday, read our Isle of Man guide to make sure you get off on the right track. How To Get To the…
Luxxing It Up in Lech Austria
Maria Boyle explores Lech in Austria, Europe’s most captivating winter retreat. Over the last 15 years, my family and I have been lucky enough to visit many of Europe’s top…
5 Isle of Man Festivals
Ancient Celtic versions of Halloween, the oldest continuous Parliament in the World, Viking Longboats and Tin Baths, there is a lot to celebrate on the Isle of Man, including a…
The Barnsdale : Country Escape in Hidden England
Rutland is a wonderful place to relax, or explore the countryside, as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers on his stay at The Barnsdale Hotel. Rutland is one of the UK’s best…
11 Unmissable Italy Festivals for 2024
When you think of Italy perhaps it’s the centuries of culture or the wonderful cuisine that first springs to mind. Or perhaps the breath-taking scenery. But what of the many…
nhow London Hotel Review : a Creative Place to Stay
On a cultural trip to London, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the nhow London while catching Othello at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and Entangled Pasts at the Royal Academy. Having…
Estonia Travel Part 2 : a Night in the Woods and Tallinn Nightlife
Mark Bibby Jackson continues his journey to Tallinn Estonia, leaving the Old Town and visiting the nearby coastline, spending a night in the woods before enjoying the Tallinn nightlife. Our…
Estonia Travel Part 1 : Tallinn Old Town and Telliskivi
Mark Bibby Jackson explores Tallinn Old Town, Telliskivi and Fotografiska while discovering the great food scene and remarkable culture in the Estonian capital. It is not every day you go…
nhow London Hotel Review : a Creative Place to Stay
On a cultural trip to London, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the nhow London while catching Othello at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and Entangled Pasts at the Royal Academy. Having…
Naples City Break : Culture, History and Pizza
On her family Naples city break, Maria Boyle discovers you bypass the southern Italian city at your peril. “This is the most undiscovered city in Europe and also the coolest,”…
Sloane Place Chelsea Restaurant Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews the restaurant at Sloane Place Chelsea investigating both main and Veganuary menus. January is traditionally a time for people to turn over new leaves. Whether it…
5 Japan Winter Festivals: Naked People and Sake
From naked men to setting off fireworks and lots of sake, here is our round up of Japan Winter Festivals ranging from the quirky to the strange. Matsutaki Festival…
Hospitality, Heritage and Northern Lights at the Tynemouth Castle Inn
On his first visit to Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne, Mark Bibby Jackson receives a hospitable welcome at the Tynemouth Castle Inn. The recently refurbished, Tynemouth Castle Inn is a…
Things To Do in Latvia: Five Cities in Five Days
On his first visit to the Baltic nations, Mark Bibby Jackson visits Gulbene, Valka, Valmiera, Cēsis and Riga while discovering the things to do in Latvia in five days. Many…
A Michigan Road Trip
Robert Spellman discovers amazing diversity on his Michigan road trip. Well, this was a hiccup: arriving at Detroit’s Motown museum and nobody home. The weather had done its bit –…
Enjoying a Pleasant Verona City Break
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at Il Relais Castelvecchio while enjoying a Verona city break in Italy’s most pleasant city. With its majestic Roman amphitheatre hosting spectacular floodlit opera, its…
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews the Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, and discovers a comforting and refreshing experience. There was a time you would never consider eating…
The Motive and the Cue Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre. Motive and the Cue is a play about contrast. Jack Thorne’s play directed by Sam Mendes…
Le Jardin des Douars Essaouira Morocco
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Le Jardin des Douars in Essaouira Morocco and finds himself at home in the space. One instinctively knows when one has arrived, I mean really ‘arrived’, and…
Haarlem Things To See: Almshouses, Frans Hals and the Zuiderzeemuseum
Robert Spellman travels to Haarlem city in the Netherlands and discovers a city rich in culture and a laid-back attitude. I’m at a point now where “could I live here?”…
The Kensington Hotel Review and Chanel Exhibition
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at The Kensington hotel in London and take in the Chanel Exhibition at the V&A. The Irish are surely the perfectly-equipped hoteliers. The national…
