Western Europe

London Open Gardens 2025

A wonderful weekend exploring London’s hidden gardens at the annual London Open Gardens event.

Edinburgh Castle: A Visitor Guide

A visitor’s guide on what to see and do at Edinburgh Castle, one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions.

London Area Guide: Greenwich

A guide to the wonderful area of Greenwich, to the east of the city of London and a perfect way to spend a day or two on a trip to the capital.

London Area Guide: The City of London

A guide to London’s central area – The City. With lots of tourist attractions and more off the beaten path sights, it’s a perfect place to explore!

Montjuïc, Barcelona: Barrio Guide

A guide to exploring Montjuic, Barcelona’s magical mountain – home to parks, gardens, museums, galleries and even an Olympic Stadium!

Barcelona: A Perfect 2 day Itinerary

A perfect 2 day itinerary to see the highlights of Barcelona, plus plenty of recommended extensions if you have longer!

A Review of The Megaro, London

A review of my stay at this unique 5* design hotel in the heart of Kings Cross, London. Read on to find out more.

National Memorial Arboretum, England

A trip to the moving and poignant National Memorial Arboretum, a peaceful and beautiful place dedicated to loss and sacrifice.

Monaco: A day trip from Nice

A day trip from Nice to visit Monaco – one of the smallest (and richest) countries in the world.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

An afternoon exploring the amazing Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in a perfect setting – shame about the rain!

London Area Guide: South Bank

A guide to things to do on London’s cool south bank – my favourite area of the city. Read on to discover more.

Le Petit Trianon, Versailles

A pre-hours tour of Le Petit Trianon, home of Marie-Antionette at the Palace of Versailles

Lausanne: A perfect 48 hour itinerary

How to spend 48 hours in beautiful Lausanne, the Olympic capital and perfect gateway to lots of incredible activities in Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

Nyon, a perfect Swiss day trip

A wonderful day trip in the sunshine to Nyon, Switzerland. A picturesque town nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, it’s a great way to spend a day.

The best things to see and do in Geneva

The best things to see and do in Geneva, Switzerland – from the lake, to fondue, to ancient buildings – this city has so much to offer. Read on to find out more.

Cambridge University Alumni Walking Tour

A fun walking tour of Cambridge with the wonderful Cambridge and Oxford Alumni Tours – taking in the University buildings, historical architecture, famous pubs and much more.

Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire

A lovely daytrip to Newstead Abbey – famous home of the poet Lord Byron – in Nottinghamshire.

A day in Southwell, Nottingham

A day exploring Southwell, Nottinghamshire right in the heart of England. From historic workhouses to cathedrals and lovely walks, this town has lots to offer on a day trip.

Winter at Wimpole

A winter time visit to beautiful Wimpole coated in frost and full of Christmas trees.

A Day Trip to Audley End House, Essex

A day exploring Audley End House, Wendens Ambo and Saffron Walden on a sunny day in Essex – a perfect London or Cambridge day trip!

Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Oxburgh Hall in the sunshine stole my heart; read on to find out more about this wonderful historic home in the East of England

North York Moors: Thornton-le-Dale Walk

A beautiful and easy walk from picturesque Thornton-le-Dale to historic Ellerburn, situated within the North York Moors National Park.