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I’ll admit that my finger hovered over the ‘Book now’ button on the Sydney Capsule Hotel website for quite some time. I mean, I’m a long...

There’s something special about train travel. The clickety-clack, the sheer industrial weight of the train, the distances it travels;...

Travelling on the tube in London is all fine and well, until rush hour. This is a tale of London Underground before Covid.

I did a lot of research before I checked into quarantine in Australia. I lurked in a multitude of Facebook groups, spoke with those who...

In some London suburbs, it seems there’s an Indian restaurant on every corner, and don’t get me started on Brick Lane. I hope they last...

Hitting the road in a motorhome is an adventure, but there are some things you might want to consider before you take the wheel.

The UK is packed with historical hotels, from striking manor houses to exquisite country houses. Here are six superb examples.

Isolation can be a blessed thing, and in these strange times, even more so. Here are six =escapes where you can get away from everything.

Portsmouth has more going for it than the deep, dark, slightly ominous Solent dotted with forts. Here are the highlights of this naval city.

The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley might just be Gloucestershire’s best-kept secret. Here's why – and where – you should visit.

Victoria Station is not a good introduction to this bit of London, but stray and you’ll find leafy streets, boutiques and creative hubs.

Valentine’s Day may be a long way off, but love never dies – or so they say. Here are six romantic rooms in the UK worth getting cosy in.

This is a latte lovers take on a broad range of cafes in Hobart, Tasmania, and an ode to the city's coffee culture.

The grandeur of Moscow's architecture is bound to warm a hardened visitor's heart. Here's how to spend 24 hours in the Russian capital.

There has long been a link between accommodation and art, but now, hotels are becoming fine art spaces to rival galleries.

Ho Chi Minh City is a lot to take in. It's noisy, hectic, and quite frankly, parts of it are pure chaos, but there's much to like, too.

You don't have to be an English football fan to have heard of the legend that is Terry Venables. Nowadays, his head's in a different game...

Wells, in Somerset, may be England’s smallest city outside the City of London, but the tiny conurbation has enough sights for a fun weekend.

The Caribbean island of Grenada, nicknamed the Spice Island, is a laid-back location for winter sun and summer fun. Here are the highlights.

The success of a dish depends on the blend of flavours as well as the diner’s palate and mood. Here are some of my pre-pandemic favourites.