City Breaks

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.

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…

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 as well as having lots of sightseeing opportunities. 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…