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Welcome to my site, focused on travel experiences across the world. From foodie hotspots to wilderness getaways, this site celebrates the culture, sights, sounds and experiences the world has to offer, with a few quirky detours along the way.
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Space-age Stay: a night in a capsule hotel
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...
Oct 30, 20225 min read
Locked In: The Practicalities of Quarantine in South Australia
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...
Feb 20, 202110 min read
On the Road: 8 Things No-one Tells You about Motorhomes
Hitting the road in a motorhome is an adventure, but there are some things you might want to consider before you take the wheel.
Nov 20, 20206 min read
UK: Six Stays Far from the Madding Crowd
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.
Aug 7, 20203 min read
UK: Pies and Piers in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has more going for it than the deep, dark, slightly ominous Solent dotted with forts. Here are the highlights of this naval city.
Jul 21, 20204 min read
UK: Exploring the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley might just be Gloucestershire’s best-kept secret. Here's why – and where – you should visit.
Jul 10, 20205 min read
UK: London Neighbourhoods - Around Victoria Station
Victoria Station is not a good introduction to this bit of London, but stray and you’ll find leafy streets, boutiques and creative hubs.
Jun 26, 20206 min read
UK: Six Love Nests to Snuggle in
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.
Jun 16, 20204 min read
Russia: 24 Hours in Moscow
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.
May 29, 20204 min read
UK: Six Hotels invoking the Bilbao Effect
There has long been a link between accommodation and art, but now, hotels are becoming fine art spaces to rival galleries.
May 21, 20204 min read
Vietnam: A Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
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.
May 14, 20205 min read
UK: All's Well in Wells
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.
May 1, 20204 min read
Caribbean: Highlights of Grenada
The Caribbean island of Grenada, nicknamed the Spice Island, is a laid-back location for winter sun and summer fun. Here are the highlights.
Apr 23, 202010 min read
UK: Seven Glam Camps for the Post-pandemic Wishlist
Isolation, quarantine and lockdowns may be the new norm, but one day, this pandemic will be gone. When that happens, I'm going glamping.
Mar 31, 20204 min read
Vietnam: Ten Traffic Tips for the Intrepid
The roads in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam appear lawless to the casual observer, but watch closely, and you'll learn much.
Mar 24, 20205 min read
Qatar: 24 hours in Doha
If Doha is representative, Qatar is an interesting blend of architecture and arts, with a Bedouin heart. Here's how to explore in 24 hours.
Mar 10, 20204 min read
UK: Sunbeams and Starlight on Sark
The smallest of the four main Channel Islands, Sark is located some 80 miles from England and 24 miles from France, yet its miles from both.
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Greece: 24 Hours in Athens
From the Acropolis to the first modern Olympic Stadium, there’s a history lesson around every corner in Athens.
Feb 25, 20203 min read
Italy: De-Stressing in the Dolomites
Need a place to escape to? Somewhere to rejuvenate and refresh? It may be time to inhale some fresh mountain air at Adler Dolomiti.
Feb 21, 20204 min read
America: The Best of the Midwest
Why should you explore the Midwest? Here are a few reasons from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Feb 6, 20206 min read
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