One of the most vibrantly laid-back cities in the world, Vancouver, the urban heart of British Columbia, has it all. Lively waterfront, beautiful skyscrapers, chatty cafe society, eclectic cuisine with plenty of funky places to eat and drink, quirky outdoor art, enormous park, fascinating museums and very friendly people. I’ve...

There are hundreds of interesting, historic, vibrant villages, towns and cities in Italy. Their very names resonate in our shared cultural knowledge – Rome, Venice, Florence, Bologna and so many more. Here are five other fascinating places to add to your list of ‘must-see’ cities in which to enjoy a...

The coast of Britain is a treasure chest of seaside gems. Every summer we rush headlong to our shores – the rugged coves of Cornwall,  the sandy bays of Dorset, the crab pools of Norfolk, the wild Lleyn Peninsula in Wales, the deserted beaches of the Scottish Highlands and jollity of...

Could short breaks be better for you than a long holiday? Should you take one long holiday this year to recharge those batteries, or a series of short breaks to take in a range of different cultures? Hummingbird selfie in Quito When planning our annual breaks, one of the first...

Often when taking the ferry from Dover to Calais, we’re on a mission to get to Paris, the Cote d’Azur or heading off across Europe. However, it can make a pleasant change to hop across the Channel and take time to explore nearby Nord-Pas de Calais. Galerie du Temps –...

South America’s such a massive continent that many travellers panic when people ask them what they’ll be seeing. Should they spend all their time in Argentina, or Peru? Maybe Ecuador is their best bet? Brazil? Help! We’ve scoured the internet and found the top ten most exciting, overwhelming sights in...

It’s well-known that the most stressful part of a holiday or business travel for most people is the time spent getting to the airport then dawdling in lengthy queues for check-in and security, whilst we wonder if we will ever actually get on the plane. Here are a few simple...