Rome in 12 Hours
Is it possible to explore Rome in 12 hours? Okay maybe not, the city is pretty good, but I took a whack at it and I was impressed with how much ground I covered in an afternoon. I took the...
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Weekend Break in Genoa, Italy
Any excuse to go to Italy and I am in there like swimwear. When the Genoan Tourist Board invited me on a weekend trip to Genoa (or Genova as the Italians call it) I couldn’t wait to step on that...
Bradford on Avon and Widbrook Grange
Country hotels are my absolute favourite places to stay and lucky for me Widbrook Grange invited me along to experience their Georgian country house accommodation. The name Widbrook dates back to the 1200s after the brook that still runs through...
Lacock - National Trust's Most Beautiful Village?
Lacock is (in my humble opinion) one of England's prettiest villages. The centre of the village has retained all its historic charm, largely thanks to the National Trust who has been tasked with taking care of it. However, before I...
Wroclaw Weekend Guide
If you have already read my 'Colourful Wroclaw' post, then you will already know that this Polish city is just a short hope from England, less than 2 hours from Stansted Airport. Because of this, it makes a great choice...
The Best Places to Visit in Brittany
Brittany (Bretagne) is a region of northwestern France, a short trip over the English Channel from Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Go back to your childhood and I can guarantee either you or one of your friends would spend summers here,...
The Scrumpy Shepherd: Luxurious and Peaceful
Suffolk is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in England, so next time you visit, why not stay in it? The Scrumpy Shepherd is quirky yet beautiful, with a little bit of luxury thrown in. Enjoy all the...
Hertfordshire's Best Villages
So whilst I haven't been to every single village in Hertfordshire, I reckon I have ticked off a good chunk! Now everyone knows I love a wonky house and a thatched cottage, but where can you even find them in...
Banff & Beyond
Awe-inspiring views, crystal clear lakes, mountain roads, log cabins and some of the world's most beautiful climbs, it can only be one place right? Yes, the Canadian Rockies. Choosing Canada for a holiday was definitely not a hard decision, I...