How to become a pro at packing for a holiday
I will admit it: I am truly awful at packing. It's the sort of thing that should take minutes but it just takes me hours. When I first started travelling and...
Spring in Richmond Park
Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Richmond Park, the largest of the royal parks in London. With any luck, there's good weather in London....
A long weekend in Liguria
It's been a while since I was in Liguria. Almost a year in fact. But I still vividly remember its beautiful coastline and the rusticity and authenticity of its food....
48 hours in Bohuslän, West Sweden
On a surprisingly warm weekend in October this year, I took my mother for a short break to Bohuslän in West Sweden. It's a part of the country that I hadn't...
Get active in Durban
In a country which is already fitness conscious (Virgin Active began in South Africa), Durban stands out with its special blend of sports and wildlife.
Baltic Herring Fair in Helsinki
Helsinki’s annual Baltic Herring Fair has been going strong since the 18th Century and it’s as popular as ever.