Heather Cowper

The lights are twinkling in the trees, the baubles are up and the Bristol Christmas Markets are in full swing. Yes, Christmas in Bristol is …

Walking from Oxford to Henley on the Thames Path National Trail, you’ll enjoy wild and isolated water meadows, but there’s also the pleasant buzz of …

The Greek island of Andros in the Cyclades, offers a network of well marked hiking trails, often with a beach to swim at the end. …

From a trickle of water at its source, the Thames meanders through the Cotswolds in verdant fields and water meadows, transitioning from stream to navigable …

The Basque region in northern Spain, known in Basque as Euskadi, has a personality that’s quite different from the south of the country. In our …

Bilbao in northern Spain has transformed itself from the country’s industrial powerhouse to a vibrant city of art and culture. We share the best things …

Art lovers visiting San Sebastian in Spain will notice El Peine del Viento and other sculptures by Eduardo Chillida all around the city. Chillida was …

San Sebastian in Basque Spain is a city-break destination that seems to have it all: three gorgeous beaches, a lively Pintxos scene, picturesque old town …

As the capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz has more of a big city feel than other parts of the island. This is the kind of …

The beautiful heritage city of Bath makes an ideal short break destination in England, with plenty of attractions and historic buildings packed into a small …

With hot springs, heritage attractions and honey stone Palladian architecture, Bath in the south west of England has been a magnet for visitors over the …