19 cool things to do in San Francisco from the biking the Golden Gate Bridge and climbing Coit Tower to visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Alcatraz. Travel tips and guide included.

The Coit Tower, San Francisco is shaped like the nozzle of a fire hose and stands at 210 ft. Head up to the top of the tower in its Art Deco elevator and you’ll get to take in the stunning 360 degree views of the city from its open-air observation deck.

A guide to biking the Golden Gate Bridge. Find out what to expect on your Golden Gate bike ride with facts and history about San Francisco’s iconic bridge

Reykjavik is the coolest of cities with a distinct design culture and artistic creativity. Here are my Reykjavik design favourites from architecture to home crafts…

There’s a loaf that’s been baked underground in geothermal springs in Iceland for generations. It’s dark, dense, deliciously sweet and it’s called Hverabrauð or Thunder Bread.

Food in Crete is bursting with intense Mediterranean flavours. It’s uncomplicated and made from fresh, healthy ingredients. Here’s my guide to Crete’s best eats.

Where we stayed in Rethymno, Crete. A review of our stay at the gorgeous Volakas Beachfront Suites, Rethymno

Rethymno in Crete with it’s fortress, Venetian harbour and maze of cobbled alleyways is the best preserved medieval town in Greece. Let me show you round this pretty Cretan town.

What to see and do in Porto, Portugal. My top tips for the ten best things to see and do in Porto – from bookshops to bridges and Port Wine tasting to Art Nouveau cafes.

A wander around the city of Porto, Portugal exploring different styles, designs and the history of Azulejo tiles.