When you visit Munich, be sure to check out the Dirndl dresses that the well-dressed Bavarian lady is wearing this season. I was intrigued by …

If you’re on England’s south coast and are looking for a family day out, I recommend a visit to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the …

My mother had been especially recommended to see the Michaelskirche or church of St Michael Berg am Laim which is reputed to be one of …

In this podcast, I’m taking you to the Munich Christmas Markets getting into the festive spirit. Snow is on the ground, German carolers are singing …

On my trip to Munich I ate and drank my way through the best that the Christmas Markets could offer, including an interesting tipple called …

Today’s memory takes me back to the five-day solo hideaway on Šipan Island near Dubrovnik in Croatia that I took two summers ago. I had …

The Jerónimos Monastery is one of Lisbon’s most popular attractions. This UNESCO World Heritage site is set facing the River Tagus in the attractive neighborhood …

If you want to try authentic regional Portuguese cuisine just like your Portuguese mãe might make, in a slightly crumbling tiled Moorish mansion, then I …

They’re crisp, creamy, custardy and perfumed with vanilla and cinnamon – the Pasteis de Belem (or Pastel de Nata as they are often known) are …

In my travel podcast series, I have a podcast interview about the rainforests of Ecuador you’ll hear how to enjoy how to enjoy your rainforest …

Staying at St Anthony’s Monastery on the beautiful Qadisha valley in Lebanon was one of the highlights of my trip. At 6.30 in the morning, …