Seeing the tulips fields in Holland is one of my favourite things to do in spring. Many people ask me where and when to…
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A royal stay in Johannesburg
I’d just arrived in Johannesburg after an amazing trip to the four-country region – Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia – where I stayed on…
The historic baths of Budapest
A trip to Budapest will not be complete without a visit to at least one of its historic thermal baths. It’s said that the…
A view of London through its maps
The Beefeater, Big Ben and the dome of St Paul’s are all icons of London recognised by everyone. But there’s another icon of the…
A bookstore tour of England
A trip to a good bookstore is about more than just picking up a new novel: you’ll understand if you’ve ever stepped foot in…
The fortress town of Civitella del Tronto
Civitella del Tronto is a historic fortress town in the northeastern corner of Abruzzo, the Italian region that stretches from the slopes of the…
Ten things to do in Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city, is one of my favourite European capitals. With its grand architecture, majestic palaces, stunning…
Where a million paths cross
New York City! Who could ever forget their very first time in this great city? I remember strolling down the streets in complete awe…
Exploring Bo Kaap in Cape Town
The Bo Kaap neighbourhood in Cape Town is a historic enclave that graces the slopes of Signal Hill. The first thing anyone will notice…
