Primavera Sound Porto: 8 reasons why you should go
I recently went to Primavera Sound Porto, Portugal. This was my first music festival outside the UK, and it was a brilliant experience.…
Premier Inn Hamburg review: is this the best budget hotel in Hamburg?
The Premier Inn Hamburg is new to the city’s budget hotel scene, and one of the best places to stay in Hamburg. I…
Heritage railways: five of my favourite preserved railway lines
I’ve been visiting heritage railways since I was tiny, and I still love a ride on a steam train. A trip on a…
Bucharest: 11 reasons why the Romanian capital should be your next city break
Bucharest doesn’t feature on must-visit lists the way long-time city break favourites like Paris or Rome do. So why choose it for your…
Watching wild flamingos in Dubai
Watching flamingos and finding nature in one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Of all the places to go to experience nature, Dubai seems…
Visiting San Marino: 11 tips for your visit to this magical tiny country
San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world – and one of the least-visited. But if you go to Bologna…
Visiting Negombo, Ischia’s best thermal spa – review and advice for your visit
When I visited Ischia, one of my main reasons for going to this gorgeous Italian island in the Bay of Naples was its…
Visiting Madeira: 13 top tips for your trip
Visiting Madeira for the first time? There are a few dos and don’ts that it’s good to know about before you go. Read…
The Mercado de Motores: Madrid’s best kept secret
The Mercado de Motores, a pop-up vintage market which mixes music, food, entertainment and shopping in an old train station, is a must-do…
9 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)
Ischia’s an idyllic small island off the coast of southern Italy, around 18 miles from the bustle of Naples but feeling a whole…