Pilgrim Steps to Santiago de Compostela
James Clark traces part of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela and finds solace in his isolation. I have always wanted to walk the Camino to Santiago de…
5 Unique Experiences for Holidays in Ireland
Lists of reasons to take your holidays in Ireland could fill entire pages and books – for that matter, they undoubtedly do. It’s a wonderful country full of things to…
Exploring the Best of Hawaii Holidays
Hawaii, the isolated and paradisaical archipelago in the Central Pacific, tops many travellers’ bucket list. Home to dramatic landscapes, comprising white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, you can not only spend…
Reno Nevada: the Biggest Little City in the World
On a week’s trip to Reno Nevada, James Clark samples a taste of the Wild West, falls in love with Lake Tahoe and finds himself in some deep water. The…
Thailand Travel Tips: Do’s and Don’ts
Having lived three years in the Thai border town of Mae Sot and visiting the kingdom more times than he can recall, Johan Smits shares his Thailand travel tips to…
Le Talbooth Dedham and Friends
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a weekend on the Essex – Suffolk border basking in the trio of delights at Maison Talbooth, Le Talbooth and Milsoms hotel and restaurant.
Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada Autumn Festivals
Golden leaves, fresh seafood and cooler temperatures, Atlantic Canada during autumn offers the very best of the Provinces without the crowds. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince…
From Bullitt to Vertigo: San Francisco Movies
Hollywood might not be in San Francisco, but some of the most famous films have been set in California’s northern city – and that’s not even counting the TV series…
Deauville Beach, Calvados and Oysters
The attractions of Normandy are much and varied, from Deauville beach, its racecourse and casino, to calvados and wonderful seafood, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there is so much to tempt…
Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur without the Twin Towers
Looking for things to do in Kuala Lumpur without the twin towers, Johan Smits spends 48 hours in Malaysia’s capital discovering its Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures.
Things to Do in San Francisco SoMa District
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods,…
What to Do in Siem Reap Beyond the Temples
Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat, is shaking off its image as simply a stop-off town while visiting the temples and becoming a destination within its own right. Marissa Carruthers…
For Cuba Holidays: Think Santa Clara
Invited by the Cuba Tourist Board on behalf of MINTUR for the FITCUBA Fair, James Clark visited the islands of the Villa Clara Keys, a five-hour drive from Havana, and…
12 Destinations for Bookworms
To mark International Literacy Day on 8th September, we round up 12 top destinations for bookworms. From the famed residence of Edgar Allen Poe in Baltimore to Peru’s 60th anniversary…
Whatley Manor – a Gourmand’s Delight
On the cusp of the Cotswolds, just outside Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is a wonderful place to relax for a weekend or more, just make sure you don’t bite off more…
Magnificent Seven Venezuela Travel Tips
A land of great beauty and potential, Mark Heath wonders if Venezuela will reclaim a place in travel literature. Here he give his top Venezuela Travel Tips.
Visit Baltimore a City of Renaissance
Located just two hours south of New York and forty minutes north of Washington D.C, Baltimore, Maryland glistens as a modern day American city, positioned perfectly in the cultural and…
Things to Do in Leipzig: From Bach to the Spinnerei
From becoming immersed in the local music scene to getting blind drunk at 11 in the morning, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers plenty of things to do in Leipzig for a…
Italy Travel Tips: from Python to the Beautiful South
Devout Italophile Mark Bibby Jackson has visited the Mediterranean country more times than he can recall, as well as living in Sicily for a while, he provides his top Italy…
Dresden: Castles, Steam Trains and a Mickey Mouse Republic
The former East German state of Saxony has a wealth of history and a totally different feel to it as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers on his trip to Dresden and…
Siem Reap Photography Tours Cambodia
Cambodia is a wonderful country full of rich experiences, but have you considered going on one of the many Siem Reap photography tours, Nathan Horton explains why you should.
Travel Photography Tours: Getting to Know People
Nathan Horton has been running travel photography tours in Asia for more than a decade, he discuses the latest trends in the sector, arguing the case for responsible tourism and…
Lincoln Cathedral and Hidden England
Travelling around the lost counties of Hidden England, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers a land rich with history, the spectacular Lincoln Cathedral, a Tudor home and castles from the Norman conquest.
Margarita Island: Fading Grandeur Fighting Back
Despite a terrible recession, Venezuela’s Margarita Island still has much to offer as Mark Heath realised when he visited.
