A walk in Battle Great Wood, East Sussex
Sunday morning dawned crisp, fresh and bright. Since we probably won’t get too many more days like this before winter we pulled on our boots and took a walk in …
Sunday morning dawned crisp, fresh and bright. Since we probably won’t get too many more days like this before winter we pulled on our boots and took a walk in …
The eerily fascinating Basilica Cistern in Istanbul has kept the city supplied with water since the sixth century. Read about my visit to the ‘sunken palace’.
A drive along the beautiful Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast) in Italy and how to drive it even if you don’t have a car.
Sorrento is a pretty Italian town with enough to see to keep visitors happy for a day or two. Its also perfectly located for visiting some of Italy’s top sights.
One of the things that captivated me about Bologna in Italy was its beautiful porticoes. Over 53 kilometres of pillars and collonades protect the Bolognesi from the elements. Here I take a look at the history and architecture of the city’s porticoes.
The city of Pompeii was buried under 6 metres of ash when Mount Vesuvius furiously erupted on 24th August 79AD. We visited to discover what secrets have been uncovered from the ash…
A 2 day Hanoi itinerary. Tips on how to make the most of Vietnam’s capital city in two days. All the best bits to see and do plus a few extras.
The Nón Lá Vietnamese hat is worn by people all over Vietnam. The traditional leaf hat is made from palm leaves and protects from both the sun and rain.
How one little street in the South East of England celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubiliee with a traditional British street party.
A night in Halong Bay, Vietnam with Indochina Junk. A trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay with a night in Halong Bay on a junk. A review of Indochina Junk.