City Breaks
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.
Porto is one of Europe's prettiest cities, resting on the river Douro it's straddled by six bridges. Buildings are decorated in beautiful blue and white azelejo tiles and painted in shades of daffodil yellow and ox-blood red. Let me take you on a Porto photo tour.
What to see do in Lisbon, where and what to eat and how to get to Belem from the city to buy the best Pastéis de nata in Portugal
In pictures - My five favourite iconic views of New York from Brooklyn Bridge to the avenue of trees in Central Park and Downtown Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal.
Dubai is an extraordinary place; home of skyscrapers, deserts and the world's tallest building. But there’s another side to Dubai and amid the skyscrapers I found a city with an authentic Emirati culture, a rich heritage and a fascinating food scene.
Mui Ne, a small fishing town with a long sandy beach, is the kite-surfing hub of SE Asia. But if you're not looking for an adrenaline hit there's sightseeing in the area that's worth a visit. Check out my guide on what's to see in Mui Ne.
Saigon sightseeing tips. What you should see in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam if you only have 48 hours in this frenetic city. The best bar, a river-boat cruise and how to deal with THAT traffic...
Malaga is probably better known for being the gateway to the Costa del Sol but the city also has a traditionally Spanish side to it with depth, character and a history which is well-worth exploring.
I went back to New York City for the first time in 18 years and discovered some changes, new attractions and re-discovered some old favourites. There's so much to see that won't cost you a dime so here's my favourites, in no particular order, via Instagram - one of my favourite social media platforms.
The High Line promenades through New York City and ribbons its way between dilapidated warehouses and striking new developments with imaginative planting, reflective spaces and intriguing art installations en-route.
How to get from Pisa Centrale Station to the Leaning Tower of Pisa including a handy map. What to see on the way and where to get the best gelato...
The Port city of Catania, Sicily's second largest city, is situated on the east coast of the island, just south of where Italy puts the boot in. Mount Etna looms on the horizon, swathed in haze, huffing a near constant stream of smoke and an occasional dribble of red-hot lava.
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