St. Albans is a city in the county of Hertfordshire, about 30 kilometers north of London. Known for its markets and stunning cathedral, St. Albans can trace its history back to Roman times when it was called Verulamium. I’ll be spending the next few days in St. Albans on a blog trip organised by my [...]
Experiencing Valencia
Valencia is the third-largest city in Spain and is the home of paella (YUM!) and the famous Falles festival. With its seaside setting, mile upon mile of sandy beaches, a treasure trove of heritage buildings and the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences (designed by one of my favourite architects, Santiago Calatrava; and Felix Candela), [...]
Experiencing Manchester
I’ve been invited by Creative Tourist to spend a few days in Manchester in the northwest of England. I’ve never been to this part of England so I’ve been doing some research. Did you know that Manchester was the largest producer of cotton goods in the 19th century and it was often called ‘Cottonopolis? The [...]
Experiencing Catalonia
A group of travel bloggers, including me , have been invited by the Department of Tourism of Catalonia to visit and experience the wonders of this stunning province in Spain for several days. I have no idea what the programme is – it remains a top secret! – but I’m really looking forward to this [...]








