Where to stay in Porto, Portugal
**Note: Despite any complimentary services received, all thoughts and opinions remain my own**
My experience of Porto researching for Rough Guides, apart from the March weather was a pleasant and enjoyable one and I was able...
Burghley House – The Crown Season 4 Filming Location
The Crown is one of Netflix's most popular TV shows - and Season 4 is particularly gripping
With an all star cast - and the controversy surrounding the show's makers and the Royal Family insisting...
Best Nature Spots in Greenland
**A guest post from the cold climbs of Greenland**
Hey, Agness and Cez here, full time travellers of Etramping - adventure travel blog. Greenland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to...
High Tea in London fit for Royalty – The Berkeley Hotel
Being from the UK, I've never thought of a High Tea London experience before. I get used to drinking cups of tea at home, and whilst I don't quite eat cucumber sandwiches with the...
Little Venice – Living on a Canal boat with Boutique Barges
My hometown in the west country of the UK has barges along the canal - the Grand Western Canal. It's incredibly picturesque and peaceful. I'd look at the people living in a canal board...
Unique London Walking Tours – with a social conscience
I've lived in London in the past, but when you live in or are from a place, you don't really see it. That's why now, whenever I return to the capital, I see it...
Things to do in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Bournemouth in Dorset, UK is so much more than a sleepy British seaside town. With over 7 miles of golden sands and coastline, it truly is beautiful, any time of the year.
A View from London’s Shard at night
I've visited the Shard in London before, but during the day. This 95 storey, 11,000 glass panelled skyscraper located in Southwark, a district of London near London Bridge station on the south side of...
Holidaying and Things to do in The Algarve, Portugal
Back in 2016 I was lucky enough to be able to research North Portugal for Rough Guides, who I work for. My journey around this eclectic western European nation helped me realize one thing:...
A luxurious stay at the Bristol Harbour Hotel, Bristol
Being a girl from the West Country of England, I'd never though to explore the county city of Avon - Bristol. I don't know about you, but as a travel blogger I tend to...
Where to swim in Bristol, UK in all weathers: Bristol Lido
When taking a weekend break in the west country city of Bristol, UK (voted by Rough Guides as #4 in the Top 10 Best Cities in the World to Visit - 2017), one doesn't...
Where to eat in Bristol – UK: WokyKo at CARGO, Wapping Wharf
When exploring destinations - and cities - to write about or, indeed, if you're on holiday or a short break, naturally you've got to eat. So on my second night in Bristol, where did...
Pelindaba – The Lavender Farm you must see near Seattle, Pacific Northwest
Whilst on the San Juan islands near Seattle and being a huge fan of anything 'purple' I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Pelindaba Lavender Farm.
The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau...
LHR Terminal Two – The Queen’s Terminal
I often travel between the UK and Greece in my career as a writer. Way back in 2014 I had the pleasure of utilising the newly refurbished London Heathrow Terminal Two. WOW! What a...
Where to go Glamping in the Pacific Northwest – Lakedale Resort
There are numerous accommodation choices in the San Juan Islands, located just off the coast of Seattle. San Juan Island itself has Bed and Breakfasts, Spas, cottages, cabins and campsites. San Juan Island Visitors...
Glamping in the San Juan Islands – Glamping on Orcas Island with Leanto
Originally written in AUG15 - re-written and revised in JAN20
My next stop on the San Juan Islands chain was Orcas Island. Shaped like an upside down horseshoe, at 57 square miles Orcas Island is...
Whale Watching off the San Juan Islands
I couldn't stay on the San Juan Islands and not go whale watching. This area of the U.S is abundant in wildlife, especially in the summer. And the summer also brings along the infamous...
Top Things to do in the San Juan Islands – USA
If you're visiting Seattle and are in need of some nature (not that Seattle doesn't have wonderful surrounds), take a trip using Kenmore Air out to the San Juan Islands - the archipelago of...
Best Food Tour London – Eating London Food Tour of the East End
Who doesn't enjoy sampling the local food of a country or town they're visiting? I've written about my luxury High Tea London experience at The Berkeley Hotel and as my followers will know, I'm...
Things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia (and surrounds) in 48 hours
If you've only a short time in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, here I give you some tips of what you can do with 48 hours - both in the capital and surrounds.