The mountain clothing you’ll need for trekking the Tour de Mont Blanc
Forgive me if you’re a seasoned long distance walker who already has all the gear to set off on a mountain trek like the Tour …
The view of Zante from Bochali Castle – in Zakynthos Greece
If you want to have a coffee with a fantastic view on the Greek island of Zakynthos, drive up to Bochali, one of our favourite …
Ettington Park Hotel – gothic grandeur near Stratford-upon-Avon
There’s something mysterious, perhaps even a little spooky about Ettington Park Hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon. From the outside it’s a cross between a French chateau with …
The gorgeous Siwa sunset at Fatnas Island – in Egypt
Dusk was falling as we drove across the causeway onto Fatnas island in Siwa, surrounded by reeds and the shallow water of the salt lake. …
The Mongol Rally with Sherry Ott and the Social Media Syndicate – Podcast 18
In Episode 18 in my travel podcast series, I talk to Sherry Ott about the Mongol Rally and her adventures driving from London to Mongolia …
8 things to see in Siwa Oasis in Egypt
When I heard about the oasis at Siwa in the Egyptian desert, I visualised of a small patch of palm trees waving in the breeze. …
Hidcote Manor Gardens – for glorious autumn colour
We visited Hidcote Manor Gardens in aurtumn, just as August turned to September. On the weekend we visited, warm sunshine was tempered by a slight …
Tour de Mont Blanc – Day 5 – Col de Balme to Champex Lac
We awoke at Refuge Col de Balme to bright sunshine and blue skies, excited to start Day 5 of our hike on the Tour de …
Late summer in Zakynthos – Greece without the crowds
The late summer and autumn is one of my favourite times of year to visit Zante. The August crowds have gone home and the island …
Tour de Mont Blanc – Day 4 – Flégère to Refuge Col de Balme
We started Day 4 on the Tour de Mont Blanc (and the first walk of this year) at the spot where we had come down …
A tale of two Refuges – on the Tour de Mont Blanc
The mist was swirling in as we reached Refuge Col de Balme, our first stop on the Tour de Mont Blanc trail. Clouds were blowing …