London 1 Week Itinerary: The Perfect 7-Day London Travel Guide (updated 2026)
An itinerary for 1 week in London taking in a balance of history, museums, parks, palaces and fun – with lots of recommendations and substitutes as well, save this guide for your trip to England’s famous capital.
Castle Rising & Castle Acre: Visiting Norfolk’s Medieval Castles
A day trip to the county of Norfolk, discovering the historic Medieval Castles of Castle Rising and Castle Acre.
London Open Gardens Visitor Guide
A wonderful weekend exploring London’s hidden gardens at the annual London Open Gardens event.
A Review of Brunton House & Cottages, Northumberland
A review of Brunton House and Cottages, a gorgeous Northumberland gem.
Lindisfarne: A Visitor Guide to Northumberland’s Holy Island
A guide to visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne; a historic site in Northumberland.
The Imperial War Museum: A Visitor Guide
A Guide to visiting London’s incredible Imperial War Museum.
Dunstanburgh Castle Walk: The Northumberland Coast Path
A guide to walking to Dunstanburgh Castle, one of England’s coastal gems.
Alnwick Castle and Garden: An Ultimate Guide
A visitor guide for Alnwick Castle and Garden, a wonderful day out in Northumberland.
Northumberland, The Wild Coast: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
A 2 day itinerary to explore England’s stunning Northumbrian coastline.
An After Hours Tour of The Palace of Holyrood House
A behind the scenes peak at an after hour’s tour around The Palace of Holyrood House, the Royal Family’s residence in Scotland.
Edinburgh Botanic Garden: A Visitor Guide
A guide to Edinburgh’s beautiful Royal Botanic Garden – perfect for a visit in any season!
Review of The W Hotel, Edinburgh
A review of The W Hotel, Edinburgh – one of the newest 5* hotels in town.
London: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary (updated 2025)
A perfect 2 day itinerary for those visiting London for the first time, including The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
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.
A Guide to Hiking Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
A guide to hiking Arthur’s Seat, one of the most famous walks in Scotland.
Edinburgh: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
A 2 day itinerary for wonderful Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful cities in the UK.
British Airways Business Class Review: New York (JFK) to London
A review of British Airways long haul flight business class cabin between New York JFK and London Heathrow.
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.
Hamburg: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
A 2 day itinerary recommendation for Hamburg, a modern and fun city in the north of Germany
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!
Touring Lincoln’s Inn, London
A guide to touring Lincoln’s Inn, a wonderful London hidden historic gem
A Review of Art’Otel, Battersea
A review of my stay at Art’Otel, a brand new hotel in Battersea, London.
Battersea Power Station: A Guide to visiting
A guide to visiting the recently restored and wonderfully done Battersea Power Station
Silverstone Museum: An Amazing Day Trip for F1 Lovers
An amazing trip to the Silverstone Museum, home to one of the greatest racetracks in the F1 calendar
A Review of Nobu, Barcelona
A review of Nobu Barcelona, one of the luxury hotel options in the city.
An Ultimate Guide to Hamburg’s Christmas Markets
An ultimate guide to Hamburg’s magical Christmas markets – the perfect festive break.
Casa Batlló: What to expect on a visit to Gaudi’s masterpiece
A visit to Casa Batlló, a Gaudi masterpiece in Barcelona.
Explore the Stunning Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona
A guide to visiting one of Barcelona’s most beautiful buildings – the absolutely incredible Palace of Catalan Music.
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Tower of London
A guide to visiting one of England’s most famous attraction – The Tower of London.
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 Pulitzer, Amsterdam
A review of the wonderful Pulitzer Hotel in Amsterdam.
Our Lord in the Attic: An Amsterdam hidden gem
Exploring an Amsterdam hidden gem; a gorgeous hidden catholic church in the attic in a canal house.
London Area Guide: Southwark
A guide to London’s incredible area of Southwark. Read on to discover more.
London Area Guide: Bloomsbury & King’s Cross
A guide to a lesser known area of London – Bloomsbury and Kings Cross.
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.
Alkmaar: A guide to visiting the world’s biggest cheese market
A guide to visiting the amazing cheese market in Alkmaar, one of the most beautiful places in The Netherlands!
Amsterdam Area Guide: Jordaan and the Nine Streets
A guide to the Jordaan and Nine Streets area of Amsterdam, my favourite area of the city
A guide to visiting Nya Älvsborg Fortress, Sweden
How to visit the beautiful Nya Älvsborg Fortress, just off the coast of Gothenburg
Gothenburg Botanical Garden: All you need to know before you visit
A guide to the wonderful Gothenburg Botanical Gardens, the most most amazing Botanical Gardens I’ve visited in Europe!
National Memorial Arboretum, England
A trip to the moving and poignant National Memorial Arboretum, a peaceful and beautiful place dedicated to loss and sacrifice.
Brännö Island: A day exploring the Gothenburg Archipelago
A wonderful, idyllic day, on the near deserted island of Brännö, an island in the Gothenburg Archipelago.
Gothenburg: A Perfect 2 day Itinerary
A perfect 2 day itinerary for beautiful Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Olympics: Paris 2024 & Everything you need to know about planning an Olympics trip
My experience at The Olympics for Paris 2024, and everything you need to know if you’re considering a trip to LA 2028 or Brisbane 2032.
Monaco: A day trip from Nice
A day trip from Nice to visit Monaco – one of the smallest (and richest) countries in the world.
Villefranche-sur-mer: Postcards from a perfect visit
Postcards from a morning of exploring Villefranche-sur-mer, one of the French Riviera’s prettiest villages.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
An afternoon exploring the amazing Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in a perfect setting – shame about the rain!
A Guide to visiting Eze, France’s beautiful Medieval village
A guide to visiting the beautiful Medieval Village of Eze, along the French Riviera
10 of the best things to do in Nice, France
10 of the best things to do in Nice, France – including everything from food to the beach to museums.
Lake Geneva, Switzerland: An Ultimate Travel Guide
An ultimate guide to the areas on the Swiss side of Lake Geneva, to make the most of a trip to this wonderful little piece of the world.
The Old Operating Theatre, London
A guide to one of London’s most amazing hidden gems, The Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret
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.
London Area Guide: Shoreditch
A weekend in Shoreditch, London exploring another area of England’s capital city!
A Review of Nobu, London Shoreditch
A review of a one night stay at Nobu, Shoreditch.
A Winter Guide to Sommarøy, Norway
A wonderful visit to the magical island of Sommarøy in northern Norway
Winter in Tromsø: A Perfect 3 day Itinerary
A unique 3 day winter itinerary in Norway’s northernmost city, including dog sledding, fjord cruises and reindeer!
Le Petit Trianon, Versailles
A pre-hours tour of Le Petit Trianon, home of Marie-Antionette at the Palace of Versailles
The King’s Apartments, Versailles
A private after hours tour of the King’s Apartments at the Palace of Versailles
A review of Airelles, Le Grand Contrôle at Versailles
A wonderful stay at Airelles, Le Grand Controle, a luxury hotel attached the incredible Palace of Versailles
Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
A festive trip to Anglesey Abbey to get us in the spirit this holiday season
Christmas in Montmartre, Paris
A day exploring the amazing area of Montmartre, Paris
Qatar Airways Business Class: A Review
A review of Qatar Airways long haul flight business class cabin
British Airways Business Class: A Review
A review of British Airways long haul flight business class cabin
How to visit Liechtenstein on a day trip from Zürich
How to visit incredible Liechtenstein, Europe’s second least visited country on a day trip from Zürich
A Review of the Royal Savoy, Lausanne
A review of the beautiful Royal Savoy, Lausanne.
Royals, Rivers & Railways – A day in Knaresborough
A day exploring the historic town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, famous for its wonderful viaduct.
10 of the best things to do in Zürich
10 amazing things to do when visiting Zürich, Switzerland – a picturesque city with lots to offer.
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.
Into the Fens: Exploring England’s wetlands
An introduction to England’s marshy Fens and the beautiful walks and sites around them
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.
How to visit Château Chillon, Switzerland’s most beautiful castle
One of the most stunning castles I’ve ever visited, Chateau Chillon is truly breathtaking. Read on to find out why this absolutely must be included in your Switzerland itinerary!
Riding a Panoramic Train in Switzerland: MOB Golden Pass to Rochers-de-Naye
An incredible day riding a Panoramic Train in Switzerland – a truly unique and breathtaking experience you should try if you have the chance!
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.
Morton Hall Gardens, An Annual Tulip Festival
A visit to Morton Hall Gardens’ annual tulip festival. Read on to find out more.
Coughton Court & Hanbury Hall: A day out in Worcestershire
A day exploring the interesting history of Coughton Court and Hanbury Hall – from the gunpowder plot, to embalmed heads, to bigamous marriages – they have it all!
A Review of Brenners Park Hotel, Baden Baden
A wonderful long weekend staying at the incredible Brenners Park Hotel in Baden Baden – read on to find out more.
East Anglia: An ultimate 2 week itinerary
A wonderful 2 week itinerary to take in the best of East Anglia and its 3 counties – Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk.
Calke Abbey: The Un-stately Home
A very cold day out at England’s most famous ‘unstately home’, Calke Abbey.
The Black Forest: Hiking the Panorama Way
A guide to Section One of the Panoramaweg, one of the best long distance trails in Germany’s Black Forest
20+ of the best walks in Cambridgeshire (updated 2024)
Exploring the countryside in and around Cambridge is well worth it, especially if you have along weekend in the city. Read on to find Instagram worthy English cottages, countryside and pubs.
A week in the Peaks: A perfect Peak District Itinerary
A perfect week in the Peaks – a stunning National Park in the centre of England.
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.
15 things to do in Baden Baden, Germany
A wonderful winter weekend in Baden Baden, celebrating my birthday in style in this beautiful spa town.
Cambridge Central Mosque: The first Eco Mosque in Europe
A tour around the Cambridge Central Mosque, the first eco-Mosque in Europe.
Exploring the Parks & Nature reserves of South Norfolk
A guide to exploring the parks and nature reserves of South Norfolk, a beautiful area of England home to diverse wetlands, woodland and wildlife.
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 review of Cliveden House, England
An autumnal weekend break at Cliveden, one of the most beautiful stately homes in England.
The Peak District: Matlock, High Tor & Heights of Abraham Walking Guide
A guide to one of the best walking routes in the Peak District – from Matlock to the Heights of Abraham via High Tor on a 6mile loop.
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!
A Weekend in Dedham Vale: exploring Constable Country
A postcard perfect weekend in Dedham Vale, exploring ‘Constable Country’, the inspiration for the famous artist. It’s easy to see why – read on to find out more.
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
8 best things to do in Brighton, England
A weekend in stunning Brighton, a perfect summer seaside break.
A Guide to Bastille day in Carcassonne, France
A guide to the Bastille Day fireworks in Carcassonne, a beautiful Medieval city in the south of France
Chateaux de Lastours: An historic Hike in Southern France
A stunning hike to the historic Lastours Castles in the South of France – well worth a day if you have the time while in the region.
10 things to do in Narbonne, France
10 great things to do in Narbonne, a beautiful and off the beaten track destination in the south of France.
A Perfect 2 day Carcassonne Itinerary
A perfect 2 days in the glorious Medieval walled city of Carcassonne, France
Sandringham, The Queen’s Retreat
A day out to Sandringham, the Queen’s Christmas residence.
A review of The Dylan Hotel, Amsterdam
A review of the wonderful Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam – a slice of peaceful luxury in a bustling and busy capital city.