Brightening up the subway in NYC April 26, 2018 If you find yourself on the subway in New York City, then make a special trip to Eighth Avenue station because you will find a surprising li...
The Italian Riviera March 16, 2018 Tomorrow sees the start of the legendary Milan-Sanremo cycling race - the longest one day race in the professional calendar. It's the 10...
Sculptures & ice cream in Cheshire November 16, 2017 In 1986 ice cream was made in a Cheshire farmhouse kitchen, and today over 200,000 now visit Snugbury's ice cream shop in Nantwich each ...
Get in the Christmas spirit! November 03, 2017 I know, I know, it's only November, but I wanted to give those living in the North West of England a little heads up about an event taki...
Flashback Friday: Spooky Chapel of Bones October 26, 2017 With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to flashback to an eerie place to visit. If you're going to the...
The Roosevelt Island Tramway October 12, 2017 New York can be an expensive place to visit, but there are plenty of things to do on a budget, and here is one you may not have heard of bef...
Friday's Lightbulb: Fairytale castle in Scotland October 05, 2017 Today I'm featuring one of the most iconic places in Scotland and one of the most visited attractions in the Scottish Highlands. Eilean ...
The Colosseum: The best way to visit September 21, 2017 I believe you can't go to Rome without visiting the Colosseum; and having visited earlier this year, I have some insider tips to help yo...
Flashback Friday: Sunny Seville September 07, 2017 If you've never been to Seville, then what are you waiting for? You simply have to go! It's one of the most vibrant cities in the wo...
Edinburgh - Get the festivities underway! August 03, 2017 As a proud Edinburgher, it wouldn't be right to blog today without mentioning the fabulous festivals that get underway in Scotland's...
Friday's Lightbulb: Mérida, Mexico June 22, 2017 I decided to feature Mérida because it's the American Capital of Culture in 2017, and while there are a series of large scale events tak...
Visiting St Peter's Basilica June 15, 2017 One of the highlights of a trip to Rome is the view from the top of St Peter's Basilica. Now if any of you are going to skip reading fur...
Travel Photo Friday: Bellissima Roma March 17, 2017 I'm just back from an absolutely wonderful trip to the Eternal City of Rome. Why is it called that? Well the ancient Romans believed tha...
Travel Photo Friday: Rome in Winter February 17, 2017 When I think of Rome, it conjures up images of sightseeing on warm sunny days, and sitting at cafes watching the world go by. I have decided...
Valentine's Day ideas in London February 10, 2017 I am a big romantic, but sometimes find the idea of going out on Valentine's day a bit cheesy! So I've come up with a few ideas for ...
Friday's lightbulb: Kotor, Montenegro February 03, 2017 The coastal town of Kotor is situated along one of the world's most beautiful bays on the Montenegro coast. It's an old Mediterranea...
Flashback Friday: Rosslyn Chapel January 27, 2017 Rosslyn Chapel was built in 1446, and is one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings. It's just seven miles south of Edinburgh's...
Prepare to celebrate Burns Night! December 16, 2016 Yes, yes.....I know it's not until January, but if you want to be part of one of the biggest Burns Night celebrations, then you might wa...
Perfect day out: Yorkshire Sculpture Park November 25, 2016 If you're looking for something different to do outdoors, then the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is well worth a try. In a world where days o...
Ha Long Bay - A must in Vietnam October 21, 2016 If you're planning to visit Vietnam then one place that should be on your list is Halong Bay, which translates as 'where the dragon ...